Resources

Other sources of ideas

The BA
The BA is a charity which exists to advance the public understanding, accessibility and accountability of the sciences and engineering. They also coordinate National Science and Engineering Week each March and produce Challenge Packs full of activity ideas.

Science Live
If you are looking for a science presenter to take part in your event you can search this directory of presenters by location and subject area. You can also register yourself as a presenter.

Planet Science
A huge website full of ideas for making science accessible to all. Aimed mainly at teachers, it is also useful for anyone interested in entertaining young people with science.

Exploratorium
A great US science site including The Science Explorer which has lots of easy but impressive experiments.

Scizmic
If you are looking for science club activities then Scizmic is the place to go. You’ll find a wealth of different science club ideas including experiments and debate topics for young people of all ages.

Bizarre Stuff To Make In Your Kitchen
A collection of classic home experiments and demonstrations ranging from the simple to the downright dangerous.

NPL’s Learning Room
Ideas, resources, experiments and events that can help support the education of physics.

Hunkin’s Experiments
Hundreds of cool cartoons illustrating experiments with food, light, sound, clothes and a whole lot more.

Try Science At Home
Lots of science activities which include full instructions and explanations.

Robert Krampf’s Experiment Of The Week
Subscribe to Robert Krampf’s e mail list and receive a new experiment to try every week.

British Interactive Group (BIG)
BIG offers loads of resources related to interactive hands-on science. You will be able to find show scripts and advice on presenting to audiences, along with information about interactive exhibits and where to find your nearest science centre.

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