Special theme days

These specially designed days challenge and excite students, providing enriching and cross-curricula experiences through a range of innovative activities including visiting experts in the field. Special theme days must be booked at least a month in advance and are available throughout the academic year.

Earth and beyond

This exciting day is designed to engage both students and teachers in astronomy and space science. They will enjoy a specialised session in the Planetarium and take part in a space treasure hunt throughout At-Bristol.

Using the Faulke’s telescope located in Hawaii, they will plan and execute a real-time observation session with the help of our ex-NASA scientist, and may even get to make a few discoveries of their own!

Special theme days must be booked at least a month in advance and are available throughout the academic year. Please email the education team or call 0845 345 3344for further details or to make a booking.

Cost: £15 per student

Duration: 5 hours

Forensics

Students will learn the basic techniques of Crime Scene Investigations and forensic scientists with support from experts in the field, including trying out techniques such as fingerprinting, casting and DNA fingerprinting to eliminate suspects and analyse evidence for court.Forensics

Special theme days must be booked at least a month in advance and are available throughout the academic year. Please email the education team or call 0845 345 3344 for further details or to make a booking.

Cost: £15 per student

Duration: 5 hours

Science Fact

The coloured part of your eye, the iris, is as unique as your fingerprint