the european initiave science on stage - initially launched as physics on stage in 1999 – is designed for european teachers to share good practice in science teaching and to discuss (new) ways of improving the quality of science lessons. this is driven by the foreseen lack of young scientists in all european countries. science on stage europe believes that a good way to encourage schoolchildren to consider a career in science or engineering is to motivate and educate their teachers. therefore, science on stage europe provides a forum for science teachers to exchange teaching ideas and gives them access to science teaching resources.