top of page
Search

British Science Week 2025: Embrace the Theme “Change and Adapt”


A child beams with excitement during a creative science lesson at school.
A child beams with excitement during a creative science lesson at school.

British Science Week is one of the most exciting times of the academic year—a 10-day national celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) organized by the British Science Association. In 2025, the official theme is “Change and Adapt”, encouraging students (and all of us) to explore how organisms, technologies, and societies evolve and respond to challenges and opportunities.


In this post, you’ll find everything you need to help your school and classroom get ready, plus tips on how to enhance your activities through a Science Gadget Shop fundraising kit available on our website.


1. What Is British Science Week?

British Science Week is an annual event designed to spark curiosity and celebrate scientific achievements across the UK. Each year, schools, communities, and organizations join forces to run workshops, assemblies, fun experiments, and science fairs. Whether you have a lab full of budding scientists or a classroom of primary students just starting their journey in STEM, British Science Week is the perfect time to bring hands-on exploration to life.


Key Dates

  • British Science Week 2025 will run from 7th - 16th March.


2. Theme for 2025: “Change and Adapt”

This year’s theme, “Change and Adapt,” invites schools to look at how living things, technology, and even social systems evolve over time to survive and thrive. Some ways to incorporate the theme in class include:

  1. Biology: Evolution and Adaptation

    • Investigate how certain animals or plants have special features that help them succeed in challenging environments.

    • Have children research fascinating adaptions (like camouflaging chameleons or desert plants that store water) to learn about natural selection.

  2. Technology: Shifts and Innovations

    • Explore how everyday technology has changed over time (e.g., phones, computers, cars) and discuss future adaptations they might undergo.

    • Let children tinker with simple coding or robotics projects to see how technology can continually adapt to human needs.

  3. Environmental Challenges

    • Talk about climate change and how communities across the globe are adapting to weather extremes.

    • Encourage children to propose creative solutions, like vertical farming or renewable energy systems, showing how human ingenuity adapts to new challenges.

  4. Social Adaptation

    • Investigate how cultures and societies evolve when faced with global changes, such as pandemics or advancements in communication technology.

    • Invite local speakers to discuss how businesses or organizations have adapted to challenges in recent years.


3. Hands-On Ideas for the Classroom

Here are a few additional ways to bring the “Change and Adapt” theme to life:

  • Experiment Stations

    Set up multiple stations around the classroom where small groups can investigate specific adaptations. For instance:

    • A microscope station to study plant leaves from different biomes

    • A station with STEM building materials to create prototypes of futuristic homes designed to withstand extreme climates

  • “Adapt and Survive” Challenges

    Design quick, fun challenges—like building the tallest paper tower that can “adapt” to hold weight, or programming a simple robot that must navigate obstacles (representing environmental changes).

  • Interactive Assembly or Open House

    Kick off (or wrap up) British Science Week with a whole-school assembly that highlights the importance of adaptation in science, technology, and everyday life. Invite parents, governors, or local scientists to showcase their work.


4. Raise Funds with a Science Gadget Shop

Looking for a fun, science-themed way to support your school’s British Science Week activities (or future STEM projects)? Our Science Gadget Shop Fundraising Kit might be just the thing!

What’s Included?

  • Exciting STEM Gadgets: A selection of build-and-explore items, mini-experiments, and curious contraptions that demonstrate key scientific concepts.

  • Step-by-Step Instructions: Simple guides for students, parents, or helpers to understand each gadget’s science.

  • Sales and Promo Materials: Eye-catching posters, price lists, and tips for organizing your gadget shop at school.


How It Works

  1. Order your kit from our website (link below).

  2. Set up a stall—during British Science Week, at a school fair, or even online for parents.

  3. Sell the gadgets at a small markup to raise funds for your science department, labs, or extracurricular STEM clubs.


It’s an engaging way to fund valuable science resources while giving children a tangible reminder of their learning. Plus, the kit’s gadgets and experiments perfectly tie in with the “Change and Adapt” theme—encouraging children to continue exploring at home.


5. Get Ready to “Change and Adapt” for 2025

Here’s a quick to-do list to ensure your school is fully prepared:

  1. Mark Your Calendar

    Keep mid-March open for special events, assemblies, or science fairs once the exact dates are confirmed.

  2. Gather Resources

    Watch the British Science Week website and follow the British Science Association on social media. They’ll release free activity packs tailored to the “Change and Adapt” theme.

  3. Collaborate

    Involve your fellow teachers, governors, and the wider community. The more voices and expertise you include, the more meaningful British Science Week will be.

  4. Think Beyond the Week

    Make British Science Week a launchpad for ongoing STEM initiatives. Start an after-school club, schedule science-themed field trips, or invite guest speakers throughout the year.

  5. Fundraise Early

    Purchase the Science Gadget Shop Fundraising Kit in advance so you have plenty of time to plan your stall and promote it to students, parents, and staff.


British Science Week 2025, with its theme “Change and Adapt,” is a fantastic opportunity to encourage curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in your students. By exploring how the world evolves to meet new challenges, you’ll spark conversations that go far beyond the classroom.


Ready to get started?

Let’s celebrate British Science Week 2025 by inspiring the next generation of pioneers to embrace change, adapt, and thrive in our ever-evolving world!

 
 
bottom of page