British Science Week
British Science Week 2026: Curiosity, what’s your question?
British Science Week is a 10-day celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and the focus for this year's activities has been to encourage children and young people to ask questions about the world around them.
Using the materials published by British Science Week, Steamworks Learning has supported schools across Rotherham and Derbyshire participating in this National initiative by providing opportunities for children and young people to engage in hands-on, active learning that generates curiosity, stimulates imagination, develops creativity, encourages investigation, and ignites enthusiasm for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
“Those who wish to succeed must ask the right preliminary questions.”
“The scientific mind does not so much provide the right answers as ask the right questions.”
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.”
“Rosey was absolutely phenomenal with every primary pupil she worked with. She listened so attentively, encouraged brave questioning, and reminded everyone that getting things wrong is not a setback—it’s a superpower. Every “mistake” became a launchpad for deeper thinking, better ideas, and real scientific breakthroughs.
And the excitement just kept building. Together, we explored why oil floats on water, created our own Carbon Dioxide, and then used all that new knowledge to design homemade lava lamps. Watching those vibrant bubbles rise, swirl, and dance was pure science magic—and the best part was that pupils understood exactly what made it all happen.
Rosey didn’t just teach science; she sparked confidence, curiosity, and the joy of discovering how our world works. The classrooms were buzzing with energy, colour, and that wonderful feeling of “I can do this.””
“The best scientists and explorers have the attributes of kids! They ask questions and have a sense of wonder. They have curiosity. ‘Who, what, where, why, when and how!’ They never stop asking questions, and I never stop asking questions, just like a five-year-old. ”
“In Mathematics, the art of proposing a question must be held of higher value than solving it.”
“The Mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.”
“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.”
“Questions are the beginning of wisdom.”
