Event type: Show
Location: Attenborough Studio (Orange Zone)
Suitable for: Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11)
Capacity: 90 (pupils and adults together)
Duration: 45 minutes
Ticket prices:
Booking required by phone
Explore the exciting world of volcanoes and earthquakes and their effects on society in this action-packed science show.
Students and teachers will investigate geological forces from deep within the Earth using interactive demonstrations. The group will make a real earthquake and pour lava - but will it gain the skills and knowledge to save a town from catastrophe?
This show highlights the awesome power of our planet's natural forces and demonstrates the importance and challenge of natural disaster prediction. In this immersive experience students won't just see a show but become part of the story.
Curriculum links: Science - Rocks, states of matter; Geography - Human and physical geography; Mathematics - Handling data
The show is for KS2 (ages 7-11).
Maximum capacity per show is 90 (pupils and adults together). Bookings must be for a minimum of 15 pupils.
Please be aware that other school groups may share your show time. Some show sessions may already have an existing booking. In some cases groups can share a show, as long as certain requirements are met. Our School Bookings team will be able to advise further.
The show runs at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm on selected weekdays. The duration is 45 minutes.
All shows must be prebooked by phone. To explore individual timeslots for days, please view the availability calendar linked below.
Please note any session must be booked at least three weeks in advance.
To view all school sessions please open the availability calendar.
To confirm dates and times are available, and to make a booking, please read our essential information page, then phone the bookings team.
Epic forces are at work every day, changing the face of our planet. Explore how the powers within shape the world in which we live.
Don't miss the famous earthquake simulator.
