School Workshops
Dive into the captivating world of our wonderful workshops. Our expert facilitators will guide you through the ins and outs of this intriguing subject, making it both interactive and fun!
We offer engaging and educational experiences for KS1 and KS2 students. Join us for an online workshop, or visit us at our historic building in central London.
We offer interactive workshops focused on classification and lifecycles, aligned with the curriculum. Our workshops provide students with the opportunity to explore these topics in a hands-on and immersive manner, fostering their understanding and love for science.
So, whether you join us in person or virtually, be ready for an enriching and unforgettable learning experience with us.
What workshops do we offer?
Classification:
Upper KS2 (9–11-year-olds), available in morning and afternoon slots.
Workshop length: Sessions run for 90 minutes.
Workshop size: Sessions are limited to 30 students. Classes will be split into two groups for the tour and workshop.
Curriculum topics covered: Classification (including Carl Linnaeus); identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other; evolution.
Workshop sessions available:
Morning – 10.30–12.00
Afternoon – 13.00–14.30
Lifecycles:
KS1 (5-7-year-olds), available in morning and afternoon slots.
Workshop length: Sessions run for 90 minutes.
Workshop size: Sessions are limited to 30 students. Classes will be split into two groups for the tour and workshop.
Curriculum topics covered: Lifecycles; Maria Sybilla Merion; identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals
Workshop sessions available:
Morning – 10.30–12.00
Afternoon – 13.00–14.30
To book please contact: learning@linnean.org
Location: Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BF
Public transport
BY TUBE: Our nearest London Underground stations are Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo Line, Piccadilly Line) and Green Park (Jubilee Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line)
BY BUS: 12, 88, 94, 453, N3 or N15 (Get off at Regent Street / St. James’s – stop Y.)
6,14, 19, 38, N19, N38 or N97 (Get off at ‘Old Bond Street (Royal Academy)’ – stop L.)
Pricing
A 90-minute workshop at Burlington House is £180
A 60-minute digital workshop is £45
We want our workshops to be available to everyone, we have a number of funded places available for any schools that qualify. Please email us for more details.
Is parking available? Parking is available for one small bus – please check when booking.
Do you have break out spaces/lunchroom? Unfortunately, due to the layout of our building, we are unable to offer this at this time.