British Science Week lessons

Download our free teaching resources for students aged 10-16 to join the celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths.

Ready-to-teach STEM lessons

Our STEM-related resources are perfect for starting inspiring classroom discussions during British Science Week. This year's celebrations take place between 7th and 16th March 2025.

Our lessons are produced by experienced teachers, with support from The Economist's senior editors and fact-checkers. That means you can trust our resources to give an accurate and balanced picture for your students to unpick. Learn more

Lessons for British Science Week

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Each lesson contains:

  • Ready-to-use, clear teacher instructions that are easy to follow and get started with
  • An accessible PowerPoint that's colourful, clear and student-friendly
  • Printable, engaging resources with instructions for how to present them
  • Keywords and definitions to break down new or challenging vocabulary
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    Oracy-focused activities on STEM subjects

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    Bitesized, reliable information on STEM issues in the news

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    Innovative ways to develop critical-thinking and communication skills

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Topical Talk lessons have profoundly impacted my students by connecting them to global issues in ways that are informative, interactive, engaging, and enjoyable. These lessons open the door to understanding diverse perspectives, encouraging collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving and effective communication.

Arlando Dawson, Principal, Huie Elementary School, USA
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