Great Science Share for Schools

15/05/2026

Just ONE month to go until the Great Science Share for Schools Annual Share Day on 16th June 2026! 🎉

A day dedicated to celebrating curiosity, questioning and pupils’ scientific thinking. 💭✨

Can’t take part on the day? No problem! The inclusive nature of GSSfS means you can share your science:
📍 where you want
🕒 when you want
🙌 how you want
So ASK, INVESTIGATE and SHARE the scientific questions that matter to you and your pupils. 🌍🔎

Don’t forget to tag us so we can celebrate the amazing science learning happening in your classrooms and communities! Even better, email the team and we can showcase your event in our newsletter [email protected] ✉️

13/05/2026

🎭 Let’s Do Drama: Bringing Learning to Life Through Science 🔬

Today we're excited to be launching a collaboration with Let's Do Drama!, an inspiring programme that uses drama and performance techniques to deepen pupils’ learning across the curriculum.

As part of this collaboration, Let's Do Drama has developed bespoke resources to support GSSfS's 'Animal Action' and 'Rock Reporters' Great Guided Enquiries.

🐞 Animal Action
Pupils take part in an engaging role play where they present an invertebrate that has won 'Best in Show' - in the style of a dog show like Crufts. Using their knowledge of classification, they create commentary that showcases the unique features of their chosen invertebrate.

🪨 Rock Reporters
Through Freeze Frame and Thought Tapping activities, pupils explore the life of Mary Anning. After watching an interview, they recreate key moments using physical still images, bringing history and science together in a powerful way.

To access these free resources, click here 👉 https://letsdodrama.com/

📰 ...And read more about this exciting partnership in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eiVhRpBc



Jules Pottle

11/05/2026

This Sunday 17th May is Mary Anning Day - a day to celebrate the remarkable fossil hunter whose curiosity, careful observations and determination changed the way we understand Earth’s history. 🦴🌍

Mary Anning reminds us that science starts with noticing, questioning and exploring the world around us, values at the heart of GSSfS.

Through the Guided Enquiry, Rock Reporters, children become young scientists: investigating rocks, asking thoughtful questions, gathering evidence and sharing their discoveries with others. 🔎✨

By encouraging pupils to communicate their scientific ideas with confidence, we continue Mary Anning’s legacy of curiosity, discovery and scientific storytelling.

Why not inspire your young Rock Reporters this Mary Anning Day by taking part in this Guided Enquiry?

Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub The University of Manchester

08/05/2026

🎉 We are delighted to announce that Great Science Share for Schools (GSSfS) is the WINNER of the STEM Initiative Award at the Educate North Awards.🎉

🌟 Since its inception, the campaign has empowered hundreds of thousands of pupils aged 5–14 to ask, investigate and share scientific questions that matter to them, positioning young people as active contributors to science. Its inclusive, non-competitive model reduces barriers and widens access across all contexts. Through strong partnerships, free resources and teacher CPD, GSSfS has built a vibrant, connected science community in the UK and beyond.

🏆 We are pleased the ENA judges recognised its proven reach, impact and commitment to inclusion making it a compelling exemplar of community engagement in education and science.

🙏 The GSSfS team would like to thank teachers, educators, the campaign's funders, collaborators and all those who so passionately believe in its power. We hope you take pride in this award too!

Not yet part of the GSSfS community? Whether you are a teacher, support teachers or work in an organisation that could collaborate, sign up at www.greatscienceshare.org.uk or email [email protected]



The University of Manchester

05/05/2026

Good luck to all the staff and pupils at Chiswick House School & St Martin's College - Malta who are hosting their own Great Science Share for School event today.

This will be the third year the school has engaged with GSSfS, encouraging pupils to ask, investigate and share scientific questions that matter to them.

Here’s what staff said about last year’s event:
“What a fantastic week of scientific discovery and curiosity at Chiswick House School! Pupils’ exciting enquiries sparked imagination, critical thinking, and a love for scientific exploration. This linked to the global Great Science Share for Schools, which is a free and inclusive campaign for teachers and pupils aged 5-14 year olds.” Ingrid Bonello, Science Learning Area Lead – Junior Years CHS.

We love working with teachers like Ingrid who are passionate about science education and committed to developing the next generation of scientists.

📢Teachers – if this sounds like something you’d be interested in doing, get in touch! [email protected]

22/04/2026

As we begin the summer term, there is still time to book onto a teacher professional development session.

All information can be found on the new Teacher Support section of the website, but here’s a snapshot of what’s coming up:

🌟Thursday 23rd April 2026, 16:00-17:00 (BST):
Building Great Scientific Questions with Twinkl Key Stage 1
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/twinkl-x-seerih-building-scientific-questions-tickets-1982672382468?aff=ebdsoporgprofile [eventbrite.co.uk]

🌟Tuesday 28th April 2026, 16:30 – 17:00 (BST)
GSSfS and The Association for Science Education Share Webinar: Creative Ways for Pupils to Communicate Science
https://www.ase.org.uk/events/primary-network-building-confidence-in-communicating [ase.org.uk]

🌟Thursday 30th April 2026, 15:30 – 16:15 (BST)
Share Webinar
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gssfs-2026-share-webinar-tickets-1969802600604?aff=oddtdtcreator

Available whether you are new to GSSfS, or have been taking part for years!

22/04/2026

22/04/2026

Start your engines!

As the new Formula 1 season starts, Great Science Share for Schools inspires pupils to ask, investigate and share scientific questions through the Racetrack to Road Great Guided Enquiry.

Exploring the concepts of forces and aerodynamics whilst working scientifically. They develop skills of making predictions, recording and interpreting data whilst investigating:

➡️5-7 years: Which car is the fastest?

➡️7-11 years: How can we reduce the amount of air resistance acting on a car?

➡️11-14 years: How can we increase the downforce of a car?

Teachers benefit from:

✅structured enquiry resources which are linked to curriculum objectives
✅science that’s linked to real-world applications using Aston Martin motorsport as a stimulus
✅prompts and pupil support in the GSSfS Toolkit.

Download the ready-to-use resources by clicking a button! https://www.greatscienceshare.org

With thanks to our collaborators at Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team🏎️



🤝 The University of Manchester Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub aramco Aston Martin

22/04/2026

We’re thrilled to share the publication of our latest special edition of Primary Science, featuring an inspiring article: “How GSSfS Empowered Young Investigators” by Isabel Zerafa & Ingrid Bonello. Isabel and Ingrid describe Malta’s vision for pupil led, enquiry based and inclusive science learning, linking with Great Science Share for Schools.

🔍 Dive into the full article and discover how enquiry-based approaches are shaping confident, empowered young investigators: https://lnkd.in/eVftXtG5



Want to learn more?
Read the full journal here 👉 Issue 187 | www.ase.org.uk

Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub The University of Manchester The Association for Science Education

22/04/2026

Supporting teachers is at the heart of Great Science Share for Schools and here’s a gift for you far more impactful than chocolate eggs!

Plan your CPD for next half term with the webinars on offer from GSSfS and sector collaborators The Association for Science Education and Twinkl Key Stage 1, all planned to support teachers in teaching disciplinary knowledge and to share resources available to be used in classrooms all year round.

All info on the new Teacher Support section of the website, but here’s a snapshot of what’s coming up:

📆Thursday 23rd April 2026, 16:00-17:00 (BST):
Building Great Scientific Questions with
https://lnkd.in/ePUfS9jc [eventbrite.co.uk]

📆Tuesday 28th April 2026, 16:30 – 17:00 (BST)
GSSfS and Share Webinar: Creative Ways for Pupils to Communicate Science
https://lnkd.in/ecyaj9x8 [ase.org.uk]

📆Thursday 30th April 2026, 15:30 – 16:15 (BST)
GSSfS2026 Share Webinar
https://lnkd.in/eehxxXqC

Available whether you are new to GSSfS, or have been taking part for years!

20/04/2026

Planning for Earth Day, 22nd April 2026? 🌍 GSSfS can help with curriculum-linked resources.

🐾 Animal Action: connect pupils’ knowledge of animal features in these investigations linked to how the smallest creatures make the biggest difference.
https://www.greatscienceshare.org/gssfs-resource-library/2026/animal-action

🔍 Great Observation Share: pupils explore biodiversity and life on land by developing the scientific skill of close observational drawing.
https://www.greatscienceshare.org/gssfs-resource-library/2025/observationshare

♻️ Great Sustainability Share: build on pupils' sensory experiences to develop their knowledge of air and water resistance and connect this to sustainable energy production.
https://www.greatscienceshare.org/gssfs-resource-library/2025/sustainabilityshare

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