Primary Science Workshop
This is a very popular workshop program uniquely available to schools in Cork City and County. In our Primary Science Workshops children from 3rd to 6th class can explore topics from the SESE Science Curriculum under the guidance of a qualified teacher experienced in the teaching of Primary Science. The 3 hour workshops are full of hands on practical science activities that encourage discovery and investigation. All Lifetime Lab workshops and school visits may be used as a step in achieving the Research Ireland Curious Mind Award.
To request a primary science workshop please download, complete and return our booking form or for more information please contact lifetimelab@corkcity.ie or call 021 4941500.
Please be advised dates for this workshop fill very quickly for the school year and are offered on a first come first served basis. Once a booking form is received our team will be in touch to discuss potential dates.
Primary Science Workshop topics change each year and individual workshops are adapted to suit the class levels attending. Equipment used consists of simple accessible household items and all activities are planned to be possible in a classroom/school setting. Over the years teachers have commented that the workshop are a great source of ideas and have helped teachers develop their own science teaching.
Primary Science Workshop 2025/2026
Electricity
A 3-hour workshop at Lifetime Lab suitable for 3rd to 6th class, full of hands-on practical science activities that encourage discovery and investigation. Focusing on the Strand Unit Electricity, workshops are adapted to suit the class level and include lots of great projects and challenges including Vibrating Brush Bots, Steady Hand Games and for senior classes Battery Cars. This 3-hour workshop can be taken independently but is also a great follow up to Lifetime Lab’s school based 1-hour House of Circuits workshop with review and expansion on skills and content knowledge and a variety of new projects.
To book, download the workshop booking form 2025 and return to Lifetime Lab, Old Cork Waterworks, Lee Road, Cork T23 N828.
To discuss in more detail please email lifetimelab@corkcity.ie or call 021 4941500. Please be advised dates for this workshop fill very quickly for the school year and are offered on a first come first served basis. Once a booking form is received our team will be in touch to discuss potential dates.
