British Science Week is an annual 10‑day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths, taking place this year from 6–15 March 2026.

This year’s theme encourages children and young people to take the lead — asking the questions that matter most to them, exploring the world with curiosity, and discovering how science helps us find answers. The British Science Association emphasises that all scientific discovery begins with a spark of curiosity, and this year’s theme empowers pupils to follow that spark wherever it leads.

To help schools take part, e‑Bug has created a brand‑new Curiosity: what’s your question? toolkit focused on microbes, hygiene, antibiotics and immunity:

• 16‑Question discussion slide‑deck
  Big “What if…?” questions, pupil prompts, and ready‑to‑use image placeholders
• Teacher‑ready notes (built into each slide)
  Clear explanations, key learning points, misconceptions, differentiation, and links to curriculum‑aligned e‑Bug activities
• One‑page lesson guide
  A simple structure for running a curiosity‑driven session in any classroom

Click the links above to download the British Science Week 2026 toolkit and run a curiosity‑led science session with your class. Or explore the full e‑Bug website for more activities on microbes, hygiene, food safety, vaccination and antibiotic use.