Jurassic Dig Journey
Embark on an adventure into the realm of dinosaurs with our captivating Jurassic Dig Journey, a fossil excavation experience designed especially for primary schools.
Within the sandboxes, children will delve in to unearth and classify fossils from an array of legendary dinosaurs.
From the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex to the armoured Stegosaurus and the horned Triceratops, alongside a few ancient surprises, young explorers will uncover the mysteries of creatures from the past.
Ready to dig into the world of dinosaurs?
This immersive workshop gives pupils the opportunity to investigate fossils hands-on while learning how palaeontologists uncover and study evidence from millions of years ago.
Overview
- Up to 6 sessions in a full day
- 45 minute sessions, tailored to fit your school timetable
- Delivered one class at a time
- Suitable for Nursery – Year 6
- Delivered in school halls or large indoor spaces
- Augmented Reality (AR) experience included
- All equipment provided
- Great alongside our Dinosaur Visit Assembly
Within the sandboxes, pupils will carefully excavate and classify fossils from a variety of well-known dinosaurs.
They will investigate discoveries from species such as Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus and Triceratops, along with a few unexpected ancient finds.
This process encourages careful observation, discussion and collaboration as pupils piece together evidence from the prehistoric past.
As if that wasn’t enough, we have incorporated ground-breaking Augmented Reality technology into the journey.
Using our tablets and specially designed books, children will bring these prehistoric creatures to life and explore them in a truly engaging way.
They will investigate key questions such as when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, what they ate, how large they were, and what their names mean.
The children will be able to answer these questions and more. We’ve even included a small human figure within the AR graphics to help pupils understand size comparisons relative to themselves.
Best delivered in a school hall or large indoor space, our Jurassic Dig Journey workshops are tailored to year groups and flexible around your school timetable.
What Will Your Students Do?
Excavate Fossils
Dig through sandboxes to uncover and carefully extract dinosaur fossils.
Explore with Augmented Reality
Using tablets and interactive books we bring dinosaurs to life in stunning detail.
Ask Big Questions
Discover when dinosaurs lived, what they ate, how large they were, and what makes each species unique.
Identify Dinosaur Species
Classify fossils and link them to famous dinosaurs from the prehistoric world.
Why Schools Love Jurassic Dig Journey
Meet Reggie the Rex
For an added thrill, choose to enhance the experience further with a visit from Reggie the Rex, our very own animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Reggie makes a dramatic entrance, capturing pupils’ attention and bringing their learning to life in a memorable way.
Seeing the scale and movement of a dinosaur up close helps children visualise what these incredible creatures may have looked like millions of years ago.
It’s guaranteed to end the day on a spectacular high and leave a lasting impression on pupils of all ages.
Ready to Bring Jurassic Dig Journey Into Your School?
An engaging, hands-on dinosaur workshop that sparks curiosity and brings prehistoric science to life for your pupils.