British Science Week happens every year in March; it is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The idea behind the programme is to raise awareness, spark enthusiasm and celebrate science with people of all ages and from all walks of life. In this blog we have highlighted some of our favourite activities aimed to develop an interest in science and technology, so take a read and see what you could do in your classroom!
Let’s solve a problem!
In groups, ask your pupils to decide a problem they think exists today. This could be locally, nationally or globally the boundaries are up to you. Then ask them to design a piece of technology that would solve or help their problem. For example a machine that picks up litter from lakes and rivers.
You could take this one step further and turn it in to and arts and crafts task where they use materials such as cardboard to create a model of what they have designed and present it to the rest of the class. How far you go with this project is really up to you!
Poster Competition
British Science Week is hosting a poster competition with the theme of: Time. Ask your class to come up with the most creative poster they can think of all in relation to time. The materials they can use are up to you, but they are giving points for creativity! You can then take a picture of each one and submit it on their website: https://www.britishscienceweek.org/plan-your-activities/poster-competition/
Do a classic experiment
There are so many brilliant science experiments that kids just love, like making a volcano or testing how water changes from a liquid to a solid. You can choose the right experiments for your class, but be sure to highlight not only how something is cool to watch, but what it means for the wider world.
Study an Inspirational Person
There are so many scientists who are working to better our world every day, but we seem to often focus on the people from the past. Why not find a person or two that is working right not to strive for a better future, and tell your class all about them! You could find out how they got in to Science, what they have achieved so far and what there are planning to tackle next. This may inspire some of your pupils!
Interested in a more dramatic approach? We have a number of excellent workshops based on numerous themes which could be perfect for your class including: Planets and Space, Dinosaurs and past Scientists. You can check them all out here!
