School Science Workshops
You may choose from these ready-made workshop subjects or ask our Design Professor (affectionately know as Zed) to custom build one on a subject that you want for your Science Day
THE UNITED STATES OF MATTER
This is an ESPECIALLY WOW module
We use a box of FROZEN CARBON DIOXIDE pellets to learn about stuff
And about what happens inside stuff when we do things to it
Like learning the rules about making it hotter and colder
And finding out that there's always some stuff that breaks the rules
Subjects embraced in this module are the physics of sound, temperature,
chemistry, molecules, bubble technology, expansion and contraction
All inspired by our friendly villain Snowhereman
All presented in language appropriate to the age and ability of the children
And, if there's a spare minute, a big WOW finale
( This Module has an added cost to cover the Box of Dry Ice used )
FLYING LESSONS FOR KIDS
Lots of things fly and all of them use a different science to do it
We look at some of them and learn the science which helps them to fly
We'll experiment with flyers such as birds, bees, hot air balloons,
planes, hovercraft, rockets and lunar modules
Subjects embraced in this module are the science of heat, molecular behaviour,
fluid dynamics, friction, laws of motion, and biology
All presented in language appropriate to the age and ability of the children
And, if there's a spare minute, a big WOW finale
ROCKET SCIENCE IS EASY
There are many ways to experiment with science models of rockets
They all demonstrate the fundamental principle of rocketry
With Skwiddee's assistance we will try some of them
We'll use balloons, stomps, a rocket-propelled car,
and pop bottles, and before everyone goes home let's launch
a REAL ROCKET up to 200 metres
Subjects embraced in this module are biology, laws of motion, thrust,
trigonometry, air pressure, chemistry, and molecular behaviour
All presented in language appropriate to the age and ability of the children
And, if there's a spare minute, a big WOW finale
(Suggest that the real rocket is launched as parents collect the children)
IMPORTANT Real rocket launching is dependant on safe weather and space conditions
Launch may have to be aborted if considered to be a danger at the time
'DOWN TO EARTH' BY LECCY AND THE LECTRONS
And Introducing Elektra Kutie
Starts with a couple of simple static electricity experiments then uses
a Tesla Machine to demonstrate electrical current safely in a huge fun way
We all get very hands-on to easily learn the basics of circuits,
switching, arcing, conduction and resistance
Introduce nitrocellulose, light tubes, energy sticks, goo, matches and
paper clips and the results can be shocking for both pupils and teachers
Subjects embraced in this module are static electricity,
electrical current, chemistry, fire, and safety
All presented in language appropriate to the age and ability of the children
And, if there's a spare minute, a big WOW finale
GOO GOO A' JOOB WITH POLLY MURS
Goo is now a respectable science word
Meaning a viscid or sticky substance
So let's let goo teach us some science
First let's learn that most goos are polymers and try some gooey stuff
Then let's dance to understand what's happening here
Now shall we do it with chemicals?
Like (C2H4O)x and Na2B4O7·10H2O and C2OH12O5
In pots so we can take it home and bounce it off the walls
Subjects embraced in this module are chemistry, biology,
environmental science, molecular structure, and choreography
All presented in language appropriate to the age and ability of the children
And, if there's a spare minute, a big WOW finale
* NEW! THE SCIENCE OF WORDS NEW! *
Words are probably the most significant human science breakthrough ever
But what is a word?
Where do they come from?
What do they do for us?
How do words work?
THIS IS A JAMES BOFFIN EXCLUSIVE
A REVOLUTIONARY NEW PRESENTATION
COMING SOON . . . . .
Disease And The Spread Of Disease
Transport Of Delight
Earth Sciences Rock!
Muck, Mess And Mixtures
Really, Mr Newton?
Forensick Science
If you are ready for one of these Workshop topics now then just ask James here
They said it was the best day ever.
LICENSED TO SKILL
The whole school, children and adults alike, thoroughly enjoyed the activities of the day. Every single child had a positive comment to make.
Thank you
so much for a truly brilliant party - all the children were talking about it at
school yesterday (and the parents).
The children absolutely did have a great day and it certainly sparked an interest in Science for many. It is clear to me, as it was to the rest of the staff, that you are passionate about Science and teaching these exciting things to children.
Thanks James, for all your work on the day. You really animated the Bradford Science Festival and the evaluations are all very positive.
Thank you for all the wonderful work you have done with the children over the last two days. It has been fantastic to see the children's excitement and engagement in the world of science. The adults have been totally engaged too!!
Attended a great party on Saturday - James Boffin you really entertained the children - loved the James Boffin persona/stories and the experiments. Highly recommend if you are thinking of a children's party idea or a school event. Thanks James
Dear James, thanks for a wonderful, fun-filled and exciting two days of science extravaganza! The children have had a fantastic time learning about various scientific concepts in a fun way. The dry ice workshop was a real wow moment and the final rocket launch was a definite crowd pleaser! The assembly was amazing. It was a pleasure having you at our school.
I would like to say how much our children enjoyed James Boffin at our youth club last night. James entertained around fifty 4-8 year old children and they were all mesmerized by him, as were the thirty 9-15 year olds. The kids were all laughing and shouting their little heads off. The feedback from the parents the day after was fantastic. Apparently their little ones raved on and on about all the experiments that he had showed them.