Best Science Workshops for Key Stage 2 Pupils That Actually Stick
Why KS2 pupils are harder to impress than you think Key Stage 2 pupils are a tough crowd. They’ve seen volcanoes erupt. They’ve mixed bicarbonate and vinegar. They know when something feels like “just another activity.” If a science workshop is going to work for Years 3–6, it has to feel real. It has to […]
The history of British Science Week and how primary schools can celebrate it properly
Why British Science Week still matters British Science Week is one of those dates that pops up on the calendar and suddenly everyone realises they need something “science-y” by next Tuesday. But here’s the thing: it didn’t start as a scramble for poster templates or baking-soda volcanoes. It started as a way to make science […]
CSI Workshops for Primary Schools in the Midlands
It started, as many good investigations do, with a mystery. The children stood in the school hall, looking at a sealed evidence bag on the table. The children were buzzing. Something had happened. A crime (well… a school-safe one). And they were going to solve it. This wasn’t a worksheet.This was a CSI workshop. Across […]
British Science Week 2026: Why Curiosity Sparks Real Learning
I found out something about the famous “Newton’s apple” story, and it completely changed how I think about British Science Week 2026 and its theme Curiosity: what’s your question? How a falling apple explains the power of curiosity You know the classic Newton story: apple, head, gravity, genius. The real moment was far simpler. Newton […]
Making School Science Week Special
Struggling to make School Science Week special when you’ve already done volcanoes, slime, and every other “exciting” experiment three times? Picture this. It’s 1910 in Lyon, France. Edmond Locard is the most annoying dinner guest imaginable. While everyone else enjoys their meal, he pulls out a magnifying glass and inspects people’s coat sleeves. He studies […]
Ignite STEM Learning with Giant Journeys
STEM education plays a big part in shaping how children understand the world around them. By focusing on science, technology, engineering and maths, students learn to ask questions, test ideas and solve problems. These subjects are more than just lessons — they help children figure out how things work, build confidence and think independently. When […]
Why NASA has a $23 million toilet department
Did you know there’s a space problem so embarrassing that NASA spent millions trying to solve it, but your Year 4 students will find it absolutely hilarious? Picture this: It’s March 1965, and astronaut John Young is about to make history on Gemini III, America’s first two-man space mission. He’s trained for years, undergone countless […]
Booking Tips for School STEM Activities
STEM activities can completely change how young learners see science, technology, engineering and maths. They don’t just help tick off curriculum goals—they open up new ways for children to think, explore and ask questions. The hands-on aspect helps students connect ideas to real-life situations they can see or feel, which often sticks with them longer […]
Engaging STEM Workshops for Primary Schools
Science can sometimes feel like a collection of facts and formulas, especially to younger learners. But when it’s brought to life through exciting activities and real-world examples, it quickly becomes one of the most captivating subjects at school. Children are naturally curious, and when they get to explore how things work through hands-on discovery, they […]