Plan your activities

Check out our brilliant British Science Week resources, available all year round!

Are you starting to think about your activities for British Science Week?

Here are some ideas to get you started on bringing science to life during the Week and year-round. You can find out more about British Science Week on our About us and FAQs pages.

Download our Activity Packs

You can download our free Activity Packs from this year and previous years. They are filled with engaging and interesting activities for children and adults alike, and a great way to weave British Science Week into your school, community group or organisation.

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Nationwide activities

In the lead-up and during the Week, you can check out our What’s on page for a round up of nationwide activities, events and campaigns that you can slot into your British Science Week schedule.

Communities’ Hub

A dedicated hub we created where we share accessible and exciting ideas for community groups to kick off their British Science Week plans.

What are you waiting for? Get stuck in.

Enter the poster competition

Why not get creative and make a poster based on British Science Week themes? The competition is usually open between January and April. There are prizes up for grabs…

Organise and promote your own events

Are you thinking about hosting an event at your school, community group or elsewhere but don’t know where to start? Explore our How-to guides.

We’ve also got a whole suite of materials to publicise your event and celebrate the people taking part. Check out the fantastic posters, certificates and social media images you can use!

Smashing Stereotypes

Each year for British Science Week we have a new cohort of STEM professionals who challenge expectations about who scientists are, and what they do. The written and video profiles are great resources to use in classrooms to inspire young people.

We also have a Discussion Pack, designed around the profiles to spark conversation.

Curiosity video campaign

As part of the celebrations of this year’s theme, ‘Curiosity: what’s your question?‘ we’ve spoken to a diverse group of scientists, STEM professionals, researchers working across STEM fields from sport science to microbiology about what they’re curious about.

Across YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram you’ll find short videos of our group talking about how childhood curiosity led them to where they are now.

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BBC Teach

BBC Teach have collated a wealth of science resources for Primary and Secondary pupils on their website. Choose from videos featuring Sir David Attenborough, Fran Scott and Dick & Dom to entertain your class!

Social media

Each year we encourage people to share their activities on social media. Why not have a look for inspiration?

We’re on Facebook (@ScienceWeekUK). You can also tag ‘British Science Association’ on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn, and use the hashtag #BSW(year), such as #BSW26.