What is British Science Week?
British Science Week is a 10-day celebration of science, research and innovation started by the British Science Association to showcase the Stem industry and its contributions to our society. Often celebrated in schools from EYFS all the way up to further education, British Science Week is a fantastic way to engage young people with science and stem subjects, encouraging them to take part in new, exciting experiments and activities they may not have had the opportunity to take part in before.
In 2026, British Science Week runs from 7 to 16 March, with the theme: “Curiosity...what’s your question?”, so why not encourage your students to ask bold questions, explore big ideas, and think like scientists?
British Science Week ideas
Whether you’re a science teacher wanting to incorporate a fun new experiment, activity or project into your classroom, or you’re looking to raise the profile of British Science Week across your whole school with an assembly or quiz, there are several ways you can get involved. Here are a few ideas and resources you could try this British Science Week:
- Start the week with an assembly that celebrates British Science Week and Stem subjects
- Host a whole-school quiz – a great way to introduce the event, key concepts and spark discussion
- Run a Stem challenge like an egg drop or windmill build – perfect for teamwork, problem-solving, and a bit of friendly competition!
- Explore easy-to-replicate experiments that bring science to life in your primary classroom
The fun doesn’t stop there, take a look at our hand-picked resource selection below to find engaging resources for your primary and secondary learners. Make sure to come back closer to the event to find newer resources for British Science Week 2026.
