We inspire, engage and educate young people to help them get the best out of their amazing brains. Sharing fun, free science resources on learning and memory, mental wellbeing, and mind-bending illusions. Founded by University of Cambridge graduate and neuroscience and psychology expert Ginny Smith, we translate trusted scientific research into fun activities and lesson plans. Our aim is to give teachers confidence to apply valid psychology and neuroscience research in their lessons.
We inspire, engage and educate young people to help them get the best out of their amazing brains. Sharing fun, free science resources on learning and memory, mental wellbeing, and mind-bending illusions. Founded by University of Cambridge graduate and neuroscience and psychology expert Ginny Smith, we translate trusted scientific research into fun activities and lesson plans. Our aim is to give teachers confidence to apply valid psychology and neuroscience research in their lessons.
This action-packed activity pack introduces students to the engineering design process through the wonderful world of neurons- the cells that make up their brains. It challenges them to build their own neuron rube goldberg machine, guiding them through the engineering design process as they imagine, plan, create, test and improve their machines. Then, the whole class connects up their neurons into a giant brain-like network!
Perfect for a school Science Week, or as a fun end-of-term challenge. And we’d love to see your machines- so do send us a photo by email or tag us @BraintasticSci on social media.
At Braintastic! Science we inspire, engage and educate young people to help them get the best out of their amazing brains. Our content promotes curiosity, encourages kids to ask questions, and highlights the importance of learning and thinking scientifically. As well as free resources and lesson plans we offer science shows and workshops for schools: from hands-on activities for smaller groups to headline stage shows packed with spectacular science, fun experiments and interactive demos.
If you enjoy this activity pack then do visit our website (link in shop profile) for loads more great resources, a free taster science show and regular blog where we share our favourite fun science week activities! Or get in touch at hello@braintasticscience.com
Explore the tricks our brain plays on us every day with these fun illusions.
This activity pack includes worksheets to help your students make two different illusions: a thaumotrope and a floating present.
Share your results with us on social media @BraintasticSci and send us any questions with #CuriosityCorner - we will do our best to answer them in one of our Curiosity Corner videos!
At Braintastic! Science we inspire, engage and educate young people to help them get the best out of their amazing brains. Our content promotes curiosity, encourages kids to ask questions, and highlights the importance of learning and thinking scientifically. As well as free resources and lesson plans we offer science shows and workshops for schools: from hands-on activities for smaller groups to headline stage shows packed with spectacular science, fun experiments and interactive demos.
To find more great resources or to book an amazing interactive Braintastic! show or workshop for your school, visit our website (link in profile) or contact hello@braintasticscience.com.
