Delivering hands-on science workshops, parties and planetarium experiences across North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, Hull and East Yorkshire since 2012.
Hands-On Science Workshops for Schools
Real Scientists. Real Experiments. Real Discoveries!
Bring science to life with exciting, curriculum-linked workshops where every child gets involved! From spectacular dry ice experiments to slime, DNA extraction and renewable energy engineering, Lab Rascals brings specialist equipment and experienced science educators directly into your classroom.
Established in 2012, we've inspired thousands of young scientists across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Why Choose Us!
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Hands-on science – Every pupil takes part, not just watches.
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Experienced educators – Two staff members at every workshop.
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Curriculum-linked – Supporting EYFS, KS1, KS2 and KS3.
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Everything included – Equipment, materials and consumables.
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Inclusive experiences – Adaptable workshops for SEND pupils.
Our Science Workshops
States of Matter – Dry Ice
Ages 5+ | 30–50 minutes
Dry Ice Volcanoes
Ages 5+ | 50 minutes
Discover the amazing properties of solids, liquids and gases through spectacular dry ice experiments!
Pupils investigate sublimation, inflate balloons using carbon dioxide, create clouds of fog and explore colour-changing pH indicators.
Curriculum links: Year 4 – States of Matter; Year 5 – Properties and Changes of Materials; KS3 – Particle Model.
Build it, erupt it and watch it rumble!
Working in pairs, pupils create rumbling volcanoes with clouds of fog and bubbling effects.
Curriculum links: KS1 – Everyday Materials; Year 4 – States of Matter; KS2 – Working Scientifically.
Polymers - Slime Science
Ages 5+ | 30-50 minutes
DNA & Genetics
Ages 8+ | 50 minutes
Discover the fascinating science of polymers by making different types of slime and investigating their stretchy, squishy properties.
Curriculum links: KS1 – Everyday Materials; Year 5 – Properties and Changes of Materials; KS3 – Materials and Chemical Reactions.
Build edible DNA models and extract real DNA from bananas while exploring the fascinating world of genetics.
Curriculum links: Year 6 – Evolution and Inheritance; KS3 – Genetics and Inheritance.
Light & Colour
Ages 5+ | 50 minutes
George's Marvellous Medicine
Ages 5+ | 50 minutes
Explore light through prisms, filters, glowing solutions and UV-reactive bracelets, with colourful flame demonstrations.
Curriculum links: Year 3 – Light; Year 6 – Light; KS3 – Light Waves.
A darkened room is required.
Inspired by Roald Dahl's story, pupils investigate foams, colourful reactions and bubbling mixtures.
Curriculum links: Year 3 – Scientific Enquiry; Year 5 – Properties and Changes of Materials; English – Literacy and Storytelling.
Sustainability & Engineering
LEGO® Wind Energy
Ages 10+ | 2.5-3 Hours
Greenhouse Gases & Climate Change
Ages 10+ | 90 minutes
Become renewable energy engineers! Build working LEGO wind turbines, investigate electricity generation and use the energy produced to power LEGO cars.
Curriculum links: Year 6 – Electricity; KS2 – Design & Technology; Mathematics – Measurement, Data Handling and Averages; Geography – Sustainability.
Explore carbon dioxide, molecular structures and climate change through hands-on molecular modelling and supervised dry ice experiments.
Curriculum links: Year 5 – Properties and Changes of Materials; Year 6 – Living Things and Their Habitats; KS3 – Earth and Atmosphere; Geography – Climate Change.
NEW! Early Years Science Adventures
Slime & Dinosaurs
Early Years | Ages 3–5 | 45 minutes
Kitchen Chemistry – Magical Colour Changes
Early Years | Ages 3–5 | 45 minutes
Make your own putty slime, then use our collection of dinosaur toys to create footprints and tracks while exploring shapes, sizes and patterns.
EYFS links: Understanding the World, Physical Development and Mathematics.
Maximum group size: 20 Pupils
Discover the magic of kitchen chemistry! Watch an exciting science demonstration, then use a natural indicator and everyday ingredients to create colourful reactions, make predictions and explore how colours change.
EYFS links: Understanding the World, Communication and Language and Expressive Arts and Design.
Maximum group size: 20 pupils.
Workshop Requirements
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A dedicated classroom or area for the duration of the visit.
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Access to a wash sink and mains power.
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A maximum of 32 children (one class) per session for age 5+ or 20 children for early years.
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30 minutes for setup and 30 minutes for pack away.
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10 minutes changeover time between sessions.
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No steps or stairs unless a lift is available.
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Car parking space with a safe area for loading and unloading.
TESTIMONIALS
"Wow today’s shows were absolutely incredible. You handled lots of questions extremely well and differentiated between the year groups marvelously. All the kids had a brilliant time, as did I! Can’t wait to have you in again next year!"
Mr Johnson
“Thank you once again for your visit to Coomb Briggs Primary School this morning. The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience and took a lot of new knowledge and learning from it - all whilst having fun! The session was well prepared and planned for, and your staff were encouraging and supportive of all children.”
Miss Nicholson
I just wanted to say thank you for a brilliant slime workshop. Our children loved it - we are still getting some positive feedback from parents