National Science & Engineering Week Activity Packs
Free packs full of science and engineering hands-on activities and projects are produced each year for National Science & Engineering Week (NSEW). There are currently 19 free activity packs to choose from, each with its own unique theme. Packs contain a range of easy-to-do, hands-on activities, that are in line with the curriculum.…
Running Science and Engineering Events
From the British Science Association, these resources give useful guidance and tips for running a public engagement in science event. This could be as part of the Association's annual National Science & Engineering Week (NSEW). Two guides are included in these materials. Guide to running your event This booklet covers…
There’s a Hole in My Bucket
This activity, produced for the CREST Star Investigator Award, encourage primary children to take an investigative approach to science. Following on from the nursery rhyme, what is the best way to mend a hole in a bucket? Children investigate different materials and approaches to fixing the problem and this suggests many points…
Fantastic Fingerprints
Produced for the CREST Star Investigators Awards, these materials are aimed at upper primary children and encourages them to investigate fingerprints. Children discuss what they already know about fingerprints before undertaking activities including: • Looking at fingerprints with a hand lens or microscope. • Comparing…
STEM Fairs: Guidance and Tools
These guidance resources are provided by the British Science Association, with support from Intel Education. They give guidance that includes both attending a STEM fair and running an event. There are three sections: Getting started • Comparing festivals - a checklist to help identify potential fairs for students to visit. •…
STEM Fairs: Introduction
These materials are provided by the British Science Association and supported by Intel. They aim to give an overview of the types of activities that happen at STEM fairs. The guide is useful in preparing students when visiting a fair. It also covers some of the key points to consider when organising, hosting or exhibiting at a STEM…