Stealth learning – how chemical card games can improve student participation
Play your cards right: Everyone enjoys playing games, so use chemical card games to get students to learn through play without them realising.
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Galactic Archaeology: how we study our home galaxy
How do we study the galaxy we live in? It’s a bit like being asked to draw a map of your city without being able to leave your house. You might be able to peer through the windows and see some features like streets and tall buildings, but most will be hidden by nearby houses. […]
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Exploring anamorphosis: revealing hidden images with mirrors
Through the looking glass: unlock the secrets of anamorphosis, where art and science meet to create mind-bending illusions!
Lab disasters: creative learning through storytelling
What can go wrong in a chemistry lab? Explore lab safety and consolidate the new knowledge by creating a fun horror story about a lab disaster.
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Heroes and villains: the science of superheroes
Challenge your students to work out which exploits of comic-book heroes like Superman might actually be possible – given a miracle or…
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