Cool things I found this week for big kids and little ones

Universe in a box (yes, that's right!)

This box of awesomeness has been created to get children aged 4-10 excited about the universe. Created by the very cool sounding 'Universe Awareness Team'  the box contains a range of activities and props including a solar system, globe and activity book. It includes everything a teacher or kids group leader would need to run over 40 activities and inspire the young 'ens.

The wonderful Abi Ashton who is working on their Kickstarter project which is aiming to get the Universe in Box to underprivileged communities around the globe said she liked the box because it is, "lo-tech and can be used anywhere in a hi-tech world (particularly because places with less technology tend to be richer in astronomy resources- less light pollution)"

You can support their Kickstarter project here and get your own Universe related goodies in return and be happy knowing that you are supporting a fantastic project. Because the Universe should be universal...... 

AND if you are a big kid that wants to nosy you can try out and look through the activities online here.

That questions in science haven't changed much since 1791....

In 1791 on the 25 September. The Aberdeen Medico-Chirurgical Society posed the question

'Exercise as a Preventative of and remedy in diseases.'  Much like the Cafe MED we hosted on Monday night titled Exercise and Health. Although the Medico-Chirgical society had a very strict policy that only members could discuss matters. Now we involved the public. 

I know this because you can have a nosy at all the minutes and information from the society in the published online archives here which I thought was pretty cool.

BioArtAttack Competition

The Society of Biology have launched a competition for school age children to create art work based on biology. They want people to film themselves creating their works for the competition which closes in August. There are lots of resources for those wanting to participate (including group leaders and teachers) on their website. 

For some bio-inspired art check out Artologica on Etsy who creates some awesome art works.