Workshop
Master solvent extraction and filtration as pupils create their own signature perfume using real scientific methods.
Primary
Transform your classroom into a professional perfume laboratory where pupils become scent scientists using authentic chemical engineering techniques. Working with natural aromatics, pupils extract essential oils using proper scientific methodology with beakers, pipettes, and filtration equipment.
This hands-on workshop teaches fundamental scientific concepts including solvent extraction, filtration, and precise measurement while developing teamwork and critical thinking skills. Each pupil creates their own signature scent to take home in a 10ml perfume vial, providing a tangible connection to their learning.
This workshop brings real chemistry to life through hands-on perfume making. The practical nature of the activities helps every child succeed regardless of learning style. By creating their own take-home perfume vial, pupils gain confidence in scientific processes while seeing how classroom concepts apply to real products they encounter daily.
When children proudly show off their perfumes at home, the conversation naturally extends their learning beyond school walls, creating lasting enthusiasm for STEM subjects.
Key details
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects
Learning what the engineering workplace is like
Develop engineering employability skills
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
Whichever curriculum your school follows, pupils should have the opportunity to carry out practical investigations in science that help them to develop their scientific skills. This experience builds the following enquiry skills:
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
Creativity - the use of imagination and the generation of new ideas.
Problem solving - the ability to find a solution to a complex situation or challenge.
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