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British Science Week, a ten‑day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths, will take place from 6 to 15 March 2026. A suite of teaching resources for primary and secondary schools has been gathered in one place, including a free activity pack of simple, hands‑on experiments for teachers and parents to use with students during the week.
The materials are also flagged for use on Mars Day on 3 March. A Horrible Science‑themed Lesson is scheduled for Monday, 9 March. Educators can also watch again a 2025 Lesson recorded at the National Space Centre, where pupils trained like astronauts and prepared for life on board the International Space Station.
Among the primary resources is a forces and electricity series fronted by Mwaksy Mudenda and Greg Foot, using demonstrations, experiments and animations to explain key concepts. The L.A.B Scotland: British Science Week features Simpson Primary pupils highlighting several Scottish scientists who have had a global impact.
For younger learners, the Explain This... KS1 Science short films cover topics such as the human body, animal life cycles, the food chain, conductors and insulators, solutions and sound. Early years content includes Little Stargazing, in which five‑ and six‑year‑olds and their families marvel at space, meet two astronauts and learn about the phases of the Moon.
Two Super Movers science videos for primary classrooms focus on the solar system and light. There is also a cross‑curricular series using an explorers theme to introduce science, creative writing, art and design, maths and geography. Further collections include Explain, Explore, Expand—short animated films that introduce key scientific ideas, with suggestions for experiments and further lines of enquiry.
Two instalments of The Regenerators: The Green Planet Lesson bring plant‑themed science for 7‑ to 11‑year‑olds, looking at tropical plants, how they are adapted to different environments and the ways they disperse seeds.
A Scientists and Scientific Method series offers insights into some of the world’s most famous scientists and major discoveries, while Blue Planet short films explore the health of the oceans and the damaging effects of single‑use plastics. The line‑up is designed to support classroom planning and family learning throughout the 10‑day celebration, with options to extend activities to related events such as Mars Day on 3 March.