Celebrate the legacy of discovery with our National Science Week: Famous Scientists Colouring Pages! This thoughtful and creative resource introduces students to renowned scientists such as Isaac Newton, Galileo Galilei, and Marie Curie through bold line art and symbolic illustrations. These colouring pages provide an engaging way for students to explore the impact of scientific discoveries and reflect on the curiosity that drives scientific advancement.

Each page highlights a different scientist, offering a visual prompt for class discussion, research, or further learning. As students colour, they are encouraged to consider the contributions each scientist made and how those discoveries continue to influence the world today. Whether used during quiet time, rotations, or as part of a larger science unit, these sheets add a rich and reflective element to your National Science Week celebrations.

These pages also serve as a springboard for integrated literacy and science tasks, with opportunities for creative writing, oral presentations, and research projects. This resource supports inquiry-based learning while celebrating the human stories behind science.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise the achievements of famous scientists throughout history
• ✅ Reflect on scientific legacy and its relevance today
• ✅ Develop fine motor skills through colouring activities
• ✅ Promote curiosity and discussion around science topics and discoveries
• ✅ Make cross-curricular connections between science, literacy, and art

What’s Included:

• A selection of black-and-white colouring pages featuring Isaac Newton, Galileo Galilei, Marie Curie and more
• Science-themed symbols and illustrations related to each scientist's work
• Printable sheets designed for creative and reflective exploration

Materials Needed:

• Printed colouring sheets (choose one or more for each student)
• Coloured pencils, crayons, or markers
• Optional: research materials or books about famous scientists
• Display board or wall space for showcasing completed work

How to Use:

1. Begin with a class discussion about famous scientists and their discoveries.
2. Distribute one or more colouring pages to each student.
3. Encourage students to think about the scientist's contributions as they colour.
4. Play science-themed music or podcasts while students work to enhance engagement.
5. Display completed artwork as part of your National Science Week celebration.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use each colouring page as a research prompt to learn more about the featured scientist
• 💡 Create a science timeline display using the coloured pages in chronological order
• 💡 Pair with short biographies or videos about each scientist's life and work
• 💡 Invite students to present fun facts about their chosen scientist to the class
• 💡 Use pages as the base for a writing task describing a scientist’s key discovery

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Print pages on thicker paper to allow for vibrant colouring and easy display
• 💛 Pair with a nonfiction text set or library display about famous scientists
• 💛 Encourage students to add speech bubbles or thought bubbles to their colouring sheets
• 💛 Let students design and share their own colouring pages based on a scientist of their choice

Our Famous Scientists Colouring Pages are more than just a creative task - they’re an invitation for students to connect with science through the people who shaped it. A perfect addition to your National Science Week toolkit that brings history, creativity, and inquiry together.

Be sure to check out our other National Science Week resources!