Electricity from sea waves
Go with the flow: build a model using simple materials to convert the energy of water waves into electricity and explore key concepts relating to energy.
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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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Picture perfect: making the most of images when creating and sharing teaching resources
Not sure how best to source and create images for sharing your teaching materials? It’s a snap if you follow these simple tips!
Estimation of the Sun’s temperature without leaving the school
Starstruck: with just water, sunlight, and simple equipment, students can use their physics knowledge to calculate the temperature of the Sun.
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Scientific research is not a career that most people believe to be suitable for the blind, but such beliefs are changing. Biologist Geerat Vermeij…
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