Get involved in National Science and Engineering Week: 12–21 March 2010
National Science and Engineering Week is a 10-day long celebration of science, engineering and technology that sees people of all ages taking part in, and organising, a vast array of events across the country – The Big Bang Fair is just the start!
In 2009, over 1.4 million people took part in 3,500 events throughout the UK. Coordinated by the British Science Association, in partnership with Engineering UK, with funding from BIS (the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills), National Science and Engineering Week aims to inspire and engage people from all walks of life directly with science, engineering and technology.
The theme for National Science and Engineering Week 2010 is ‘Earth’, to coincide with International Year of Biodiversity.
The NSEW website has a whole host of ideas and activities that you can use to take part in the celebration from your very own classroom. Our ‘What on Earth’ and ‘Rockin’ Crystals’ activity packs contain a range of engaging CREST Accredited activities for your class. This year’s School Competition, the Endanger Rangers, could win your class a WWF adoptions pack, or a Nintendo DS and game for the lucky winners of each Key Stage category.
The popular NSEW Online Quiz is a fun and easy activity for any wet play or STEM club, and for those sunny days the ‘What on Earth’ project will engage your pupils with nature and biodiversity on your very own doorstep.
For full details of these and more, visit www.nsew.org.uk
The What on Earth Project – what’s in your school grounds?
How often do you really look around your, local park or school grounds? Rediscover your surroundings in as little as 10 minutes, and open your eyes to the huge variety of different plant and animal species on your doorstep. To celebrate International Year of Biodiversity, why not join in this nationwide activity to map and learn about local plant and animal species in the UK.
‘What on Earth?’ is a call to action: take your camera out and snap the wildlife you don’t recognise, then simply upload it to our ‘What on Earth?’ website for identification. We want to map the range of species found by the public across the UK, highlighting the most unusual species that are found. Taking part is simple and easy, to find out more visit: www.whatonearth.org.uk
Take part as a class, or spread the word to pupils and families at home – this is a great and easy way to take part in NSEW and learn something too!
For all those who take part, we’ll send you a free packet of biodiversity-friendly seeds (subject to availability) and an Information and Activity pack.
Date Published: February 08, 2010
