Created to inspire young minds, the Dreamachine learning programme fuses science with arts to explore how we experience the world and how we connect with others.
Explore questions like:
‘How do I see the world around me?’
‘How do others see the world?’
‘How are we all connected?’
These include accredited lesson plans, professional development for teachers and a thought-provoking interactive survey for the classroom or at home.
Five interactive activities to challenge children (ages 7+) with big scientific and philosophical questions about how we experience the world, with an invitation to share their views and perspectives on what matters to them most.
Perfect for form time, assemblies, full lessons or at home!
"My class have thoroughly enjoyed participating in Life’s Big Questions. It became a part of our weekly routine and we are genuinely sad that it has come to an end."
Designed for pupils aged 5–13 years, each lesson is matched to the National Curricula for England, Northern Ireland and Wales and Curriculum for Excellence for Scotland.
"Dreamachine has given us the opportunity to develop art and science skills unimaginable for the primary curriculum but essential for children. "
Professional development sessions for teachers and educators in collaboration with the Chartered College of Teaching and Education Support.
Three sessions now available to watch online in your own time. Focusing on the science of wellbeing; approaches to mental wellbeing; time management; mindfulness and meditation and signposts for the classroom on children’s mental health and UNICEF UK resources.
Fun for the whole family – enjoy a selection of engaging learning activities at home.
Explore perception and illusion, the senses, your imagination and how everyone is unique but also connected with these creative activity ideas, suitable for children of all ages.
These resources have been created with A New Direction in partnership with the British Science Association, UNICEF UK, and We The Curious.
Pens and paper at the ready!
We’ve teamed up with the brilliant youtuber ArtJohn to bring you two OpArt activities inspired by the themes of Dreamachine to try with children at home this summer.