Terri and the Time Machine is an ambitious experiment in arts-based learning, developed by Z-arts and One Tenth Human and funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
A year-long project for schools, designed to teach the entire Year 3 science curriculum through the immersive world of Terri.
Bringing the science curriculum to life, Terri and the Time Machine delivers memorable experiences via the power of vivid story-telling and hands-on practical challenges.
Duration: 1 Year (approx. 35 sessions)
Key learning outcomes:
- Increases children’s attainment, engagement and enjoyment in science.
- Children begin to see themselves as scientists and see how science relates to their lives.
- Increases children’s willingness to speak up and share ideas.
- Develops creative skills and confidence with teaching Science.
- A hands on, arts-based exploratory approach to learning.
Why should you book:
Terri and the Time Machine is a year-long adventure, engaging children (and teachers!) in every aspect of the Year 3 Science curriculum via hands-on experiments, magical storytelling, high quality design, and interactions with real scientists, engineer & experts.
“It’s definitely changed my way of thinking as well, we can be way more creative in the way that we think about our lessons, letting our children discover things.”
“I feel like I’m getting just as excited as they are and it’s been nice to get stuck into it, I look forward to Thursday mornings.”
All sessions are linked with the Year 3 curriculum and scientific enquiry skills; all session plans and additional resources provided.
If you’d like to find out more or get involved, contact: hannah@z-arts.org
Check out our 2023-24 Evaluation Report
Check out our End of Year Report (August 2024)
Funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Terri and the Time machine is a Z-arts collaboration with award-winning theatre company, One Tenth Human. We are also being advised by Dr Lynne Bianchi, Director of the Science and Engineering Education Research & Innovation Hub at Manchester University (SEERIH).
