Get the kids into science

With the shortage of scientists in the country and with a threat that our skilled workforce is moving overseas, why not get your kids into science now so that they can be the Einsteins of the future. Here are some tips.

• Throw a science party. Forget the disco parties, get yourselve a science party pack from http://www.scienceyear.com/parents/index.html?page=/parents/party_time/index.html and let the kids see some real action.
• Watch Nina and the Neurones on CBeebies for some creative science and some good songs
• Take the kids to the ThinkTank to experience the sights, senses and sounds of everyday science including the flushing of a toilet that really appeals to young kids. For the website go here. http://www.thinktank.ac/
• Get the kids in the garden looking for bugs but maybe discourage any biological experimentation.
• Buy a chemistry set and make things go bang.
• Have fun!