What can you do in 8.3 minutes? Walk to school? Gobble down your supper? Get dressed into your uniform?  Read a chapter of a book? Or if you were a snail on an adventure you might even move 50 cm!   The British Science Week 2026 theme is ‘Curiosity … what’s your question’.  YCW challenges aim to encourage curiosity every week … how can we look at things differently … what do we take for granted … what would it be like if we made some small changes …?   Are you curious how lon

How much of our planet would you guess to be covered by the sea? … Incredibly, more than 2/3rds … and our oceans hold 97% of our planet’s water. Oceans play a central role in regulating our Earth’s climate and influence global weather patterns. Billions of people rely on our oceans and coastal habitats for their livelihoods.   However, our oceans are struggling – not just from overfishing and plastic pollution but also from climate change – which is leading to warmer and more

Brrr, it’s still pretty chilly outside … time to come inside for a nice hot drink … and … whilst you’re sipping or supping, please can you spend a couple of minutes helping us build our Young Climate Warriors story …  after all, it’s World Book Day this week … and YOU are a key part of our story!   Please take 1 minute to fill in our children’s questionnaire  – it’s really quick and easy! We'd love to hear what you've been doing to help the planet, how it's made you feel and

‘X-marks the spot’. A treasure map often leads to a far-flung island, to a hoard of coins, gold ingots, or jewellery made of precious gemstones; usually there are many hazardous adventures before it can be reached. This half-term challenge may be simpler, but the reward is equally as beautiful! Any ideas what our treasure might be?   Your challenge is to find these 4 large stashes of treasure, buried underground since last Spring – maybe create a treasure map  to give some cl

What do you reckon to digital technology – do you think it’s incredible?  You might not even be able to remember a time without it. Today we’re able to stay connected to our family and friends despite being miles away from them; we can learn about almost anything at our fingertips; play ‘live’ interactive games and … be part of a virtual team of Young Climate Warriors doing these challenges! Have you ever thought about the energy needed to power the cloud, stream a film, or p

Swapping, patching, borrowing, altering, mending, re-designing, dyeing ... it's time to tackle fast fashion to help out climate change.  A 1/4 of clothes in UK wardrobes haven't been worn in the last year! Do you wear all the clothes in your drawers, or do you just stick to your favourites?   Dig deep, rummage around, and maybe you’ll find some surprises!    This week’s challenge is to try to think about your clothes in a new way – ‘how do I repair it’, not ‘how do I get a ne

Most cars run on petrol or diesel and their exhaust fumes, which cause air pollution, include carbon dioxide which causes climate change. Reducing our car journeys - taking public transport, walking, cycling or scooting instead – is a double whammy – good for the health of both us and our planet! Birds are particularly sensitive to air pollution, and it also impacts insects which they rely on for food. It’s  Big Garden Birdwatch  this weekend – take this guzzle-busting challe

What can you draw without a pen or pencil, chalk or charcoal?… Your curtains! Have you ever stopped to wonder why you really need them … do they just feel like another job to do?  Drawing your curtains in the morning – letting the sunlight flood in can reduce the need to turn on your lights, saving electricity. How about drawing your curtains in the evening, how can that help our planet? This week … your challenge is to close your curtains when you’re back from school. When y

How is your 2026 unfolding?  How would YOU choose for your 2026 story to unfold? Have you ever done any origami – the folding of paper to make shapes or objects - maybe you’ve made a paper aeroplane, or a fancy swan – have you ever made a ‘fortune-teller’, sometimes called a ‘chatterbox’? If you’re not sure what we’re talking about try asking your parent/carer or grandparents – we’re sure they’ll have made these many times before – even if they don’t really know what they’re