We’re rounding up some activities and events you could get involved with this British Science Week! Start planning for March now, you can even get involved with some of these suggestions before…
Something for everyone
Nature’s Calendar webinarWant to contribute to one of the UK’s longest written biological records? Nature’s Calendar is a list of natural seasonal events and their timings. The list consists of almost 3 million records and spans 300 years! This year, British Science Week is partnering with Nature’s Calendar to recruit more recorders – we need you to tell us when Spring starts, so we can compare the findings to previous and future years. If you want to take part tune into the webinar, Thursday 14 March at 6:00pm. We’ve got a special announcement coming… | |
Question Time, British Science Week editionThe British Science Association (BSA) will host another edition of their own Question Time panel event. This time around, we’re looking into young people’s concerns about the future, and the role of science, society and policy to address these. This discussion will take place on 7 March 2024, with a live audience of young people from London. Confirmed panellists are Clover Hogan (Founder and CEO, Force of Nature) and Kai Leighton (Director of The Mental Shift CIC and youth board member at Beyond). More speakers are to be announced. | |
The Big Plastic CountBetween 11-17 March 2024, thousands of schools, households, community groups and businesses across the UK will be coming together to count their plastic waste! The investigation will reveal how much plastic we are throwing away, and what really happens to it afterwards. The results will be presented to our politicians, to help them lead the way at the global talks that could finally phase out plastic pollution for good. Sign up and get your free pack with everything you need to take part | |
Ideas for schools!
The Live Assembly #BSW24Primary school teachers and pupils! Join the Royal Observatory’s Curator of Time (yes, a genuine job title!) on a journey exploring the origins of telling time, and the evolution of time-telling instruments. We’ll find out what solutions inventors and innovators of the past came up with to measure time, help navigators at sea, and standardise time – ensuring people in and across communities were using the same or similar time. Don’t worry if you missed the live stream, the assembly is available to watch on YouTube.
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BBC Teach Live LessonsRace against the clock with BBC Teach in an exciting Live Lesson for primary schools. Mwaksy Mudenda and Zoologist Yussef Rafik need your pupils’ scientific knowledge to tackle invertebrate-themed tasks and uncover the secrets hidden in the Live Lessons escape room. With expert guidance, KS2 students will explore life cycles and metamorphosis in this 30-minute curriculum-linked programme based around the British Science Week 2024 theme of ‘Time’. Tune in on BBC Teach and CBBC on Monday 11 March, 11am | |
The British Science Week poster competitionBack with a bang is our annual poster competition, now open for entries. Get your class to create a poster on the theme of ‘time’, and pick the top 5 to enter into the national competition! There are plenty of prizes up for grabs 🤗 |  |
 | NFU Education Science Farm LiveAfter the success of Science Farm LIVE 2023, NFU Education are inviting you to join them again to celebrate British Science Week AND National Careers Week with three new, free, live and curriculum-aligned digital Primary work experience sessions! This year, they’re inviting you to step into the boots of a farmer and a farm vet to discover how they spend their days; explore key STEM topics in a real-life context and gain first-hand experience of the world of work. |
Time and space activities for all with the Royal Observatory Greenwich!
Make, Do and Maintain Workshop: Crafted TimeActivity description Discover the impact of time on fabrics during a special edition of Make, Do and Maintain craft sessions. Join the ROG for a fascinating talk on fabric evolution, followed by a hands-on upcycling experience creating textile coasters. Learn embroidery and applique techniques while considering the biodegradability of your chosen fabrics. All supplies included—just bring yourself! Essential information Location: Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre Date and Times: Saturday 9 March 2024 | 1pm – 2.30pm Prices: Free (+ £1.00 booking fee) | ||
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Observatory Unlocked EventActivity description Explore the cosmos with astronomers at the ROG in this fascinating workshop on using telescopes as time machines. Uncover the secrets of the Universe through images captured with invisible light, beyond the visible spectrum. This drop-in science demonstration is open to all visitors to the Royal Observatory (recommended for ages 7+). Essential information Location: Octagon Room, part of the visitor route round the historic Observatory buildings Date and Times: 9, 10, 16 and 17 March | 11am-2.30pm Prices: included with the Royal Observatory admission |  | |
Diving into the Dark – Think Space Lecture: Supermassive Black HolesActivity description Explore the captivating world of supermassive black holes with Dr. Maitrayee Gupta and the ROG. Join this free lecture to explore these gravitational titans, their cosmic influence, and their role in unravelling the universe’s history. Essential information Location: Online Date and Times: Friday 15 March 2024 | 6pm – 7pm Prices: Free |  | |
