Snibston is a safe whole day visit for students of all ages with a multitude of
things to do, see and learn about. Combining learning and fun with great galleries and facilities,
a visit to Snibston will be an unforgettable experience for you and your students.
"Our classroom study really came to life at Snibston; the exhibits and staff
were fantastic. It’s a great day out for pupils and teachers. We’ll certainly be back!"
(Secondary School Teacher)
National Science and Engineering Week 2012
Monday
12th, Wednesday 14th, Thursday 15th & Friday 16th March, 10am – 2:30pm
Schools activities for KS2 classesTo celebrate National Science and Engineering Week, Snibston is offering pupils the chance to take part in a whole day of workshops inspired by sustainability and Snibston’s history as a coal mine.
Places are limited so early booking
is advised.
Pupils must be accompanied by teaching staff on the day.
Pupils must be accompanied by teaching staff on the day.
Booking
and enquiries to 0116 3053424, or email muslearningteam@leics.gov.uk
More
events during National Science and Engineering Week
Main Galleries
The galleries at Snibston
offer
a unique opportunity for a memorable and stimulating experience for students and teachers alike.
Extra Ordinary
The Extra Ordinary Gallery explores, through interactive displays, the technologies and inventions that shape our everyday lives.
The Extra Ordinary Gallery explores, through interactive displays, the technologies and inventions that shape our everyday lives.
Fashion Gallery
The Fashion Gallery examines fashions impact on body shape, why we buy and wear clothes, making and decorating clothes and the materials they are made from. The gallery includes a special themed interactive area.
The Fashion Gallery examines fashions impact on body shape, why we buy and wear clothes, making and decorating clothes and the materials they are made from. The gallery includes a special themed interactive area.
Toy Box Gallery
The Toy Box Gallery is a must see for younger students with its engaging displays of old and not so old toys. Students can also have a go at Hopscotch.
The Toy Box Gallery is a must see for younger students with its engaging displays of old and not so old toys. Students can also have a go at Hopscotch.
Transport, Engineering and Extractives Galleries
From buses to trains and planes, the Transport, Engineering and Extractives Gallery showcases key developments in transport in Leicestershire and beyond.It also tells the story of mining in Leicestershire and how the area’s rich mineral deposits have been used to make everything from bricks to toothpaste! You can also see the development of engineering industries across Leicestershire.
From buses to trains and planes, the Transport, Engineering and Extractives Gallery showcases key developments in transport in Leicestershire and beyond.It also tells the story of mining in Leicestershire and how the area’s rich mineral deposits have been used to make everything from bricks to toothpaste! You can also see the development of engineering industries across Leicestershire.
Wild Water and Science Play
Situated outside the rear of the museum Wild Water and Science Play are substantial interactive areas that exemplify the concept of learning about science through active play and discovery. Students can do everything from testing water wheels to experimenting with the properties of sound waves. (Please note Wild Water is closed during the winter)
Situated outside the rear of the museum Wild Water and Science Play are substantial interactive areas that exemplify the concept of learning about science through active play and discovery. Students can do everything from testing water wheels to experimenting with the properties of sound waves. (Please note Wild Water is closed during the winter)
Snibston
Country Park
Snibston Country Park has acres of mixed habitats to explore, including mature woodland, grassland, wildflower meadows, wildlife ponds and marshlands.
Snibston Country Park has acres of mixed habitats to explore, including mature woodland, grassland, wildflower meadows, wildlife ponds and marshlands.
Worksheets
Maths Challenge!
KS2 Maths - Curriculum linked worksheets
These worksheets are aimed at Year 5 and 6 pupils and will lead participants on an interactive tour of the museum. Designed to link in with the KS2 curriculum, these worksheets promote numeracy skills in a hands-on environment.
These worksheets are free to download and use. They are a self-led activity which can be completed in and around the Museum. Please let us know if you plan to include the worksheets as part of your visit when you book. The Museum can provide clipboards, pencils and stopwatches by prior arrangement. All documents below are PDFs
KS2 Maths - Curriculum linked worksheets
These worksheets are aimed at Year 5 and 6 pupils and will lead participants on an interactive tour of the museum. Designed to link in with the KS2 curriculum, these worksheets promote numeracy skills in a hands-on environment.
These worksheets are free to download and use. They are a self-led activity which can be completed in and around the Museum. Please let us know if you plan to include the worksheets as part of your visit when you book. The Museum can provide clipboards, pencils and stopwatches by prior arrangement. All documents below are PDFs
Page Last Updated: 9 February 2012
