School science shows
The Ri is the largest national provider of science shows for schools, with a wealth of experience in making science for kids engaging and fun.
Our Science in Schools programme brings one of our trained presenters to your school for the day, to deliver:
- Two performances of your chosen science show to school groups
- A CPD session for teachers
- And a twilight community show.
We have a choice of three shows that can be tailored to suit either 4–7, 7–11, or 11–14 year-olds.
What happens at a Science in Schools show?
When our science presenters enter a packed school hall, they can sense the children’s excitement and anticipation. Not only is it a break from the normal school routine, it’s also a chance for children to enjoy an explosive introduction to the power of science.
All of our shows are jam-packed with experiments, explosions and hands-on participation by the children. They’re available for the same price anywhere in the UK and can be tailored to suit primary or secondary school audiences.
We have a range of shows that you can choose from:
Learn about food and its often explosive nature.
Find out about the incredible amount of energy contained in the food that goes in your mouth in this show packed with exciting chemistry and physics demonstrations.
Suitable for: key stage 1, key stage 2, key stage 3, primary school years 2–7, senior school years 1–3
Energy LIVE! is an exciting audience led show, delving into the different stores of energy and how they affect our lives.
Through lively, fire-based demonstrations we take the intimidation out of the terminology around energy and show you just how simple this subject can be.
Your pupils will leave not only knowing their elastic from their gravitational, but also fired up (pun intended) about energy and with a newly-enthused approach to science.
Suitable for: key stage 1, key stage 2, key stage 3, primary school years 2–7, senior school years 1–3
What makes you sick? Why do you, I, and every other human on the planet get ill? Join our Ri presenter as they dive deep into your very own cells to see how bacteria and viruses invade our bodies and try to take over, and more importantly: what can we can do to fight back.? From ancient remedies to modern medicines, we’ll see how science supports and improves our bodies’ natural defences, from antibiotics to vaccines, to a future where we could train our bodies to potentially cure themselves of some diseases! Available to book from 1 Oct 2023.
Supported by a grant from AstraZeneca
Explore the chemistry, physics, and history of using our planet’s natural resources, the effect of CO2 on our planet, and the technology used to make society more sustainable.
Discover the science behind generating, transferring, and storing electricity, through a medley of mind-blowing demonstrations.
Fuel the Future is an exciting journey through what it means to be sustainable, and why that’s so important.
Supported by a grant from google.org
Book now
Email us at schools@ri.ac.uk or call us on +44 (0)20 7670 2904 to book a visit from one of our presenters, for more information or to discuss a bespoke package of shows for your school.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the highlights of the show can be combined in an evening community show for families and the wider community.
The shows all last for an hour without an interval.
Not everyone who teaches science has a background in science themselves. A CPD session with one of our professional presenters can help build skills and confidence to inspire children with practical science in engaging and simple ways.
The CPD session is for up to 15 teachers.
The CPD session lasts an hour and is usually delivered immediately after school.
The CPD sessions can be run in any available classroom or school lab.
The price for two performances of your chosen show for students, one CPD session and one community show is £800+VAT.