Children 12 and under | Royal Institution

Explore some encryption techniques used throughout history for guarding top-secret information. Encode messages using a variety

Investigate the random nature of primes and the unusual patterns that emerge as you delve into them. Use a special number

Explore parabolas occurring in nature, science and architecture and investigate the maths that underpins them. Create some of

Explore mathematical techniques for manipulating numbers from the minuscule to the huge. Test students' skills at estimation

Explore ways of spotting patterns and finding rules for different numerical sequences. Have a go at modelling a rabbit

Since ancient times, humans have used their fingers for counting and calculations. Learn about ways you too can become a

Discover the infamous Bridges of Konigsberg conundrum, first solved by the mathematician Euler. Explore the properties of basic

Play with simple strips of paper for this fun mathematical activity that will blow the minds of both the young students and

Explore the mathematical probability of winning the national lottery. In this Masterclass, students answer the big question ‘Is

Magic squares are squares of numbers where all rows, columns and diagonals add up to the same magic total. Find out about their