British Science Week 2026

Welcome to our Home Resources hub for British Science Week 2026, taking place from 6th–15th March. This year’s theme is “Curiosity: What’s Your Question?”, a celebration of the inquisitive spirit at the heart of all scientific discovery. The theme encourages children to think deeply about the questions they have about the world and to explore the ways they might find the answers.

Curiosity is a powerful starting point for learning—every scientific advancement begins with a simple question. From exploring nature and the environment to investigating technology, health, or everyday phenomena, this year’s theme invites families to nurture children’s natural desire to explore, discover and ask why.

On this page, you’ll find a range of activities and resources designed to bring British Science Week to life at home. Whether you’re experimenting in the kitchen or exploring the outdoors these resources will help you support your child’s scientific thinking and make learning fun, hands‑on, and meaningful. Enjoy exploring!

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Marvin and Milo are a set of fun, cartoon‑style science activity

resources created by the Institute of Physics (IOP). They feature an intrepid cat (Marvin) and dog (Milo) who demonstrate simple, hands‑on physics experiments that children can safely try at home or in school.

Health and Safety Information

Please be aware that resources have been published on the website in the form that they were originally supplied. This means that procedures reflect general practice and standards applicable at the time resources were produced and cannot be assumed to be acceptable today. Website users are fully responsible for ensuring that any activity, including practical work, which they carry out is in accordance with current regulations related to health and safety and that an appropriate risk assessment has been carried out. All activities tried at home require adult supervision.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Lakeside Primary School is not liable for the actions or activity of any person who uses the information in the resources posted in the “Science ” page or in any of the suggested further resources. Lakeside Primary School assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information and carrying out the practical activities contained in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources.

These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely.