NATIONAL Science Week is an opportunity for people of all ages to take part in science, engineering and technology activities.

Discover for yourself how fun science is by entering the Science is Fun competition run by Kent Science Park to celebrate the science week, which runs from March 7 - 16.

Kent Science Park is offering young people the chance to win one of 50 fantastic science kits for budding scientists, aged five and above.

Make your own slime in the Slime Lab, experiment with things that fizz in Kitchen Chemistry, create a cosy home for worms in Worm World, perform over 100 experiments in the Chemistry Lab, watch out for bugs in the Bug Watcher Science Kit or erupt a volcano in the National Geographic Earthquakes and Volcanoes Kit.

But before you send your entry, have a look at the kits below and tell us which one you would like to win (subject to availability).

Send your answer, including your name, address and telephone number, to arrive no later than March 16, to: Paul Price, Marketing Director, Woodstock House, Kent Science Park, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 8AG.

You can also send your entry to paul.price@ksp-uk.com

Good luck!

1. 100x 900x Zoom Microscope - KS 2-4 This set contains all the necessary tools, slides and equipment and also prepared examples of locust, grasshopper and mineral slides to spark the imagination and set you on your way to a whole new world. 2xAA batteries required (not included). Ages 7 - 16.

2. Bug Watcher Science Kit (All ages) Learn everything there is to know about the bugs and creepy crawlies that can be found in your own backyard with this excellent kit containing everything you need to: . Identify bugs and learn all about their natural habitat . Examine bugs and monitor their behavior . Build a cozy bug box . Learn great bug facts to impress your friends Plus loads more bug-tastic stuff to help you understand the insect world!

3. Chemistry Lab (10+) Perform over 100 safety tested experiments with the Chemistry Lab and its easy to use and informative instruction booklet

4. Kitchen Chemistry (8+) Includes 25 fun and safe experiments to cook up in the kitchen. Use your kit chen as a laboratory and experiment with things that fizz, stretch and change co lour. Discover the chemistry of cooking as you make things to eat and drink, test for acids, bases and salts. This kit supports the National Curriculum.

5. Volcano Making Kit (7+) Make a solid volcano with the mould and plaster provided. Paint and decorate it with lava flow, landscapes etc. Put in baking soda and vinegar into the "creater" and perform an amazing eruption in front of your friends and family. Your very own volcano will really erupt with bubbly, fizzy lava. It's an awesome science project and it makes a cool desk-top decoration too. The eruption could perform repeatedly and the fun is unlimited. Contains 1 volcano mould (2 parts), 2 fine quality plaster mix, 1 paint strip of 6 colours, 1 brush, 1 stirrer, 1 fun graphic boards for decoration, 1 moulding and painting instructions with volcanic scene, fun facts and recipe for eruption. (Baking soda and vinegar are required to perform the eruption. Not included in this kit)

6. 3d Solar System Mobile Kit (7+) An inspirational science craft for the whole family. Build your very own designed solar system mobile which revolves and glows in the dark. Mobile is 75cm x 75xm when built. It's amazing! Contains full set of snap to build, no glue needed solar system plastic planets, full set of easy-to-assemble hanging structure and hanging Lines, 2 paint strips, glow paint, paint brush, bonus wall chart with fun facts of solar system (size:42cm x 60cm). painting and assembling instruction sheet.

7. Slime Laboratory (10+) Make your own Slime! Create a morphing monster that glows as it flows! This absorbing science kit contains everything you need to manufacture glow in the dark slime and understand the basic science of plastics and polymers.

8. Worm World (All ages) Kids of all ages will enjoy observing the earthworms as they go about their essential daily business. A great opportunity for children to learn more about their importance in our ecosystem. Worms not included. Full instructions are included of how to find worms in the garden, or they can be purchased using the enclosed order form. A small amount of soil is also required for the kit.

9. Hot Wires Electronics Set (8+) Hot Wires is designed to teach the principles of electronics to children of all ages from 8 years upwards. The easy-to-handle components snap together to create a huge number of difference circuits on the base board. All wires are secured within the components so the kit is entirely safe and amazingly simple to operate. The circuits are activated by touch, water, light and sound, resulting in flashing bulbs, a motorised fan and flying disk, and many brilliant sound effects. The instruction book contains 112 circuit patterns (experiments), each illustrated by a clear picture showing the placement of numbered component pieces and presenting a brief explanation of how to achieve the desired effect. Instructions must be followed exactly in order to avoid short circuiting. An understanding of electronics is a vital part of all children's scientific education. Hot Wires removes the frustrations of handling small and delicate components, replacing them with fail safe systems with guaranteed results.

10. Antlantis (7+) Be the head gamekeeper at the World’s smallest nature reserve! - Hatch and grow pre-historic triops in ‘Triop lagoon’ - Watch ants as they dig tunnels, feed and explore ‘Ant Island’ - Grow vegetation to make the scene complete. Wild Science are a range of science kits with real attitude! Be the head Park Ranger at the World's smallest nature reserve with the new Antlantis! You can hatch and grow prehistoric triops in the 'Triop Lagoon,' watch ants as they dig tunnels,feed and explore 'Ant Island,' and grow vegetation to make the scene complete! Antlantis will enthral nature enthusiasts both young and old. This original product developed by Interplay combines many natural wonders in one amazing product. Recommended for children aged 7 years and over. Contents may vary slightly from those shown