The Curious Brain project brought together psychology researchers, educators and science communicators to explore and evaluate how curiosity-based learning benefits learning and teaching.

Dr Matthias Gruber (School of Psychology, Cardiff University) extends his research into hippocampus-dependent memory, to explore how curiosity can best be harnessed in primary school education. Science Made Simple is working with primary schools across Cardiff to develop activities that support the new Curriculum for Wales.

We provided activities to explore (and get curious about!) on a variety of topics, using a range of skills and with plenty of opportunities for cross-curricula learning.

The project also aimed to explore the teaching experience for educators involved, to ensure a long-lasting positive impact is felt within our education systems.

Here are lots of activities and ideas for educators to bring curiosity-based learning into their teaching.

As well as learning about a variety of interesting topics, the activities are fun, hands-on, require critical-thinking, communication, and creativity – all of which are essential life-skills and requirements for your pupils to gain a CREST Award.