Early Explorers Science Learning

Early Explorers

In February 2010, we launched a really exciting learning programme for children aged 3-5 years. Once a month, the centre is dedicated to our little scientists, who will have some fun taking part in learning activities that will include hands-on workshops, story-time and a science and art activities!

There will be two sessions on the day from 9.30am - 11am, and 1pm - 2.30pm. Cost per child is £4 (juice and biscuits included), or £4.20 (milk and fruit segments), with one adult free of charge per child (£7.25 thereafter). Price includes time to explore the exhibition, planned activities and a snack in Infusion coffee shop (where the grown-ups can also enjoy coffee and a cake).

Dundee Science Centre is inspected by HMIe. See our report on www.hmie.org.uk. Early Explorers contributes to Curriculum for Excellence, helping to develop confident, successful learners.

Advanced booking is essential and places are limited, so to avoid disappointment give us a call to reserve your place at one of our popular Early Explorer days.Please phone ASAP to secure your place on 01382 868609,or email rebecca.erskine@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk for more information.

2011 Schedule for Early Explorers:

Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd September –Magnificent Materials!
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Make your way down to the centre to learn all about different materials..... do you know why we use bricks to build houses and not silly putty?
We will be exploring a whole range of materials at our 'messy table' and help Bob the Builder choose all the right materials for his tasks!

Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 23rd November – Dundee Discoveries!
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Come down for a special day at the centre for Dundee Science Festival and learn about all Dundee’s famous discoveries! Hear a story about being an explorer, design your own postage stamp and get some jammy snacks to keep your energy up for all your exploring.

Thursday 15th and Friday 16th December – Looking After My World
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Come along to the centre and learn about how special our world is and all the different ways we can help to look after it! Take part in our activities and story-times, and make your own Christmas decorations out of recycled paper!

What our Early Explorers say about the experience:

"We were lucky enough to visit Dundee Science Centre with the nursery children and some parents. The nursery staff thought it was a fantastic afternoon and the parents and children really enjoyed the experience too. The week after our visits the children were still talking about the visit and they recreated the art activity and they made their own planetarium! It was a very valuable experience. Thank you."Nursery Teacher, Balcurvie Primary School, Fife.

"Really enjoyed Little Astronauts thanks and Ewan is looking forward to the next one already!"

Our workshops and shows offer inspiring science for all. From nursery, to primary school and through to secondary...