At a time when schools throughout Britain are struggling to make the majority of pupils like science, five Nottinghamshire schools have teamed up with professional film makers and scientists to show just how exciting the subject can be. It's the brainchild of Creative Partnerships Nottingham, who've organised a series of events under the banner Come Alive With Science. "The aim is to boost creativity and creative thinking among young people," says Hugh James of Creative Partnerships. "It's a hands on way of showing how science can inspire curiosity and a spirit of inquiry, as well as providing options for exciting future study and careers." The films Take a look at the films produced by the following Nottinghamshire schools. Trinity in Nottingham paired with St Mary’s Primary Trinity, Beechdale Road, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 3EZ
Filmmaker: VPoint TV
Theme of film: Health and life sciences Greenwood Junior School Sneinton Boulevard, Nottingham, NG2 4FZ
Filmmaker: Digitalis media
Theme of film: ICT and Digital media Manning School for Girls Robins Wood Road, Aspley, Nottingham
Filmmaker: Creative Forum
Theme of film: Engineering Holgate Comprehensive School Hillcrest Drive, Hucknall
Filmmaker: Ian Dearman
Theme of film: Nanotechnology Bonington Junior Community School Steadfold Close, Crabtree Road, Bulwell
Filmmaker: Simon Green
Theme of film: Environmental technologies | 
