British Science Week 2018 is a highly anticipated and an exciting 10-day celebration. It aims to celebrate all sciences and their importance in our everyday lives providing people of all ages across the UK to take part in science, engineering, maths, technology events and activities!
The main aim is to stimulate figures in our society such as teachers, professional science communicators and more to perform and participate in science events and activities to help create a wider understanding and enjoyment of science. Anyone can host an event and also anyone can take part in pre-existing events.
Citizen Science
Citizen science is where the general public is encouraged to get involved and collect data as part of a collaborative project usually ran by scientific professionals. This year’s Citizen Science partnership is with a project called The Plastic Tide, from Zooniverse. They’re encouraging people globally to take pictures of non-recycled plastic floating a stray in natural waters and seas to really get the message out about the plastic pollution that’s happening right now.
As we all know, the oceans are massive, pulsing and powerful bodies of water that serve humanity in hundreds of ways, from providing food to just being a beautiful scenery. But these oceans and the marine life are not invincible. Each year, the plastic and materials we dump into the ocean terrorise everything that depends on these waters.
At least 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year and over 100 million marine animals are killed due to plastic debris.
This project is important and Zooniverse is asking you to “train our algorithm to automatically detect plastics and marine litter on beaches” by taking pictures of plastic you find and ‘tagging’ them which will eventually help scientists and professionals to monitor and calculate how much plastic is being thrown in our precious waters. To get involved, click here!
Run The Deep
Following British Science Week’s highly popular virtual race, ‘Run the Solar System’, where people could download the app and sign up during last years British Science Week and walk, run or race through the different levels in order to play a virtual reality of outer space and get fit, this year, the virtual race will be ‘Run the deep’ – connecting with the connotation of water.
It’s available for anyone to take part and runners and racers will be put on a live leaderboard for participants to view their performance. Packs will be available to buy along with a certificate and booklet with an interview with Pierre-Yves (the famous explorer) himself.
Activity Packs
Activity Packs have a theme each year. For 2018 it’s ‘exploration and discovery’ they’re running live now and the main agenda is to get young people to think about everyday discoveries and how it affects their lives and the people around them. Find the 2018 Activity Packs below:
Secondary Resource Pack
This resource pack aims to be your ‘one-stop-shop’ for supporting you during British Science Week but it can be used at any time. Feel free to adapt or extend the activities to suit your students’ needs and the curriculum you are delivering. In addition to the activities in this pack, there are lots of other ways to enthuse and engage your students throughout the Week.
Primary Resource Pack
This resource pack aims to be your ‘one-stop-shop’ for supporting you during British Science Week but can be used at any time. Feel free to adapt or extend the activities to suit your students’ needs and the curriculum you are delivering. In addition to the activities in this pack, there are lots of other ways to enthuse and engage your students throughout the Week.
Early Years Resource Pack
This resource pack aims to be your ‘one-stop-shop’ for supporting you during British Science Week, but it can be used at any time. Feel free to adapt or extend the activities to suit your students’ needs and the curriculum you are delivering. In addition to the activities in this pack, there are lots of other ways to enthuse and engage your students throughout the Week.
Other Activity Packs
Last year’s theme was “change” and encouraged young people to think about and investigate the changes happening in the world all around us; from seasons and climate to materials and energy. You can find the 2017 activity packs below:
Exploration and Discovery Poster Compeition
This year, based on the exciting theme, there will be a poster compeition being held with an array of prizes to be won! Students can make their poster about anything to do with exploration and discovery and the best 5 posters from schools can be neteretd into the UK-wide compeition.
Last year around 13,000 individuals took part and a panel of judges will select the best, most creative posters. British Science Week’s partners, Guniess Worl Records, have put together some wonderful ideas that will spark anyone’s imagination, click here to see!
For more information about the competition and for the form to enter, please visit this link.
British Science Week Poster Competition
Events for British Science Week in the Midlands and South Yorkshire
It’s your time to get involved, view the events below
Eureka! Lates: British Science Week 2019
Thu 7th Mar, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
We jeffing LOVE science.
Join us on Thursday 7th March to kick off British Science Week 2019 by being wowed, intrigued, and quite possibly set on fire.
Eureka! Lates are fun, adults-only evenings with demos, shows, mexican food and a BAR! All in our interactive museum, with no kids hogging the exhibits…
Light Fantastic
Don’t miss our new 20 minute show to experience lighting cackle and see sound waves set alight with flames.
Science Demos
Get involved in some truly amazing experiments including holding fire in your hands with our specialist Enablers.
Light Painting
Have a go at long exposure photography and make your own light painting.
Special guests Noisy Toys
Our friends from Noisy Toys will be in the museum with their Audio Assault Buggy. Take part in the cutting edge of experimental sonic research with the Nose Test, the Bass Buzz, the Goop Test and more.
Science Experts
We’ll have some top brainy Academics on hand from Leeds University to talk about science ‘n’ stuff. Get your thinking caps on!
This brilliant evening will also offer a chance to check out Patternarium, a brand new exhibition in our Spark gallery created by the talented bods from IOU Theatre.
Just THINK of your Instafeeds!
British Science Week- Hosted by Eureka! The National Children’s Museum
10:00am Sat 9th Mar –
5:00pm Sun 10th Mar
Experiments guaranteed to go with a bang and a chance to meet real-life experts keen to share their passion for all things scientific.
Join us for a science-tastic weekend as we kick off British Science Week with a BIG BANG!
Watch The Energy Show (age 6+ only) – an exciting 45 minute interactive science show all about energy. Explore what energy is, the different types of energy and how energy can change from one type to another. Book at the Info Desk when you get here!
Drop-in to our STEM activities in the galleries. Find out more about how DNA and genomics will change the world of medicine in the All About Me gallery and meet our Explorer in the Living and Working Together gallery who has a variety of artefacts from the natural world both past and present, for you to touch, hold and learn about.
Under 5s can visit the Creativity Space for some hands-on science investigations and exploratory play!
British Science Week Fun Day!
Sat 9th Mar, 10:30am – 2:00pm
Take part in fun family activities exploring science and colour, the human body, diet and more with Heritage Doncaster.
Visitors can take part in science themed hands on activities around the Museum & Art Gallery and get a certificate when they have completed the activities. Activities are aimed at ages 7-11.
No booking required, just drop in.
British Science Week: Science Show: A Jodrell Journey
11:00am Sat 9th Mar –
4:00pm Sun 10th Mar
Join us as we journey through the history and achievements of scientists at Jodrell Bank.
From the Apollo Moon missions to exploding stars and black holes, there is plenty to discover at Jodrell during British Science Week.
Our fun and interactive, family-friendly science shows last for 30 – 40 minutes. They are aimed at adults and children aged 7+
Free with general admission.
British Science Week Activities
11:00am Sat 9th Mar –
3:00pm Mon 11th Mar
As part of British Science Week have a go at some science experiments and crafts that with help you on a scientific journey around the museum.
The museum narrow gauge railway will be running and giving rides on Saturday (only).
The site narrow gauge railway will be running subject to weather. Access also to the beam engine ground floor only (Limited numbers)
British Science Week: Telescope Walking Tour
11:45am Sat 9th Mar –
8:00pm Fri 15th Mar
Join one of Jodrell Bank’s popular Telescope Walking Tours as our friendly Explainers take you for a stroll around the base of the impressive Lovell Telescope.
You’ll find out more about how the Grade 1 listed Telescope works, explore its fascinating history and discover some of its ground-breaking research.
Talks last around 45 minutes, will take place indoors if wet, are available on a drop-in basis and are FREE with general admission.
Talks are aimed at adults and children aged 10+.
British Science Week: Under 7s – Get Set, Blast Off!
1:00pm Sat 9th Mar –
5:00pm Sun 10th Mar
Join us on a fun-filled rocket trip into space, exploring the Solar System and playing lots of games along the way.
Sessions last around 20 minutes and are designed for children aged 7 and under. Free with general admission.
British Science Week, Hosted by Drayton Manor
10:00am Wed 13th Mar –
5:00pm Fri 15th Mar
Come and join us as we celebrate British Science Week here at Drayton Manor Zoo. We are opening our 15-acre zoo up to schools for a day full of ultimate science fun including slime, quizzes, educational talks plus so much more. Activities will include: Zoo access from 10:00am-2:30pm.
See over 100 species of animal in our 15-acre zoo. Zoo Keeper Talks throughout the day Education Stalls Slime Lab – Children will get to make their own slime Animal games – Play games with the rest of your class Where do I live – Habitats Evolution – What is evolution? Carnivore, Herbivore or Omnivore? Anatomy – A look into animal skeleton structure and anatomy Dinosaur Fossil Hunts – Hunt for fossils like a real palaeontologist Camouflaged Animals – Can you find the animals? Trails and quizzes to match your year group which include activity packs for KS1 and KS2 Access to the following attractions- Spencer’s Play Area, Dino Trail and Bryan’s Museum. Activities are weather dependent
All this for just £6 per pupil (Reception to Year 6) and one free adult per 5 paying pupils, additional adults above this ratio are £6 each.
Mini Museum Engineers – British Science Week Special – Robots
Wed 13th Mar, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Ready, steady, engineer! For this special session we will get our Mini Museum Engineers thinking about making robots, robot language and moving robots.
Drop-in. Booking is not required. Please ask at Reception for the exact location of the session as this will change each week.
£2 (Cash only)
Dad’s Days Out – British Science Week Special – Robots/Motors
Sat 16th Mar, 10:00am – 1:00pm
£5 per family (up to 3 people, must include 1 adult, additional person £2.50) per session. (Cash only)
Join us to celebrate British Science Week with this special edition of Dad’s Days Out. We are exploring this year’s theme of journeys by investigating how machines move. Motors, robots and engines will be explored, tested and made to move, with your help.
Drop-in. Booking is not required.
Designed for age 5+. All ages welcome.
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