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.
Who's in the book?
Hear firsthand from some of the incredible scientists featured in the book.
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You've met the scientists...
47 people who are changing the world.
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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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