Spark Scientific Imagination
Spark scientific imagination at home and in the classroom with remarkable stories of world-changing scientists. From computing and AI to space, medicine and the environment, you’ll meet the scientists making a difference in our world – now and for future generations. Let’s spark scientific imagination.
Teacher Zone
We’ve sent two free copies of the book to your school, as well as other learning resources, including a wall chart and posters. You can use the links below to download everything you need to build Scientists Making a Difference into your lessons and meet STEM curriculum learning goals.
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2 copies of the book
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12 hot-topic posters
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Giant science timeline wall chart
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Teachers’ Guide
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Teachers’ Guide
Use these activities in the classroom alongside Scientists Making a Difference.
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Activity Sheets
Printable worksheets to help with lesson planning – from coding to tracking wildlife.
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British Science Week Activity Sheets
Here is a selection of activities on the theme of connection for you to use with your school kit.
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Video Transcripts
Accessible PDF transcripts of all the scientist intros below.
Our books
You've met the scientists...
47 people who are changing the world.
...Now meet the Engineers!
Did you know there’s another book in the series? The bestselling Engineers Making a Difference introduces you to some of the world’s greatest problem-solvers and innovators.
Handy Links
Here are some of our favourite sites for discovering and sharing different areas of science and technology.
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Dr Shini Somara’s You Tube Channel
Check out our author’s fascinating science, technology and innovation content.
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The Royal Society
The place to learn about world-changing scientists, news, exhibitions and events.
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Technicians We Make a difference
Future technicians can learn about exciting career paths and roles across society.
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The Science Museum
Discover the story of human invention through science, engineering and technology.
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Imperial College London
A world-leading science, technology, engineering and medicine (STEM) university.
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STEM Learning
STEM Learning provides lots of great resources aimed at science educators at both primary and secondary level.
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Association for Science Educators (ASE)
One of the UK’s leading science education organisations.
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