SIS Articles – Science in School

Inspire

April 4, 2025 | Issue 72

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!

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, General science, Mathematics, Physics, Resources

Teach

April 4, 2025 | Issue 72

Shedding light on a Picasso

Explore how researchers investigate artworks without damaging them and reveal hidden information in paintings by using different wavelengths of light!

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Chemistry, Physics, Science and society, STEAM

Understand

April 4, 2025 | Issue 72

A new survey of exocomet belts is changing what we know about planetary systems

Ready to rock: discover what mysterious belts of dust, ice, and rock around distant stars can tell us about the formation of planetary systems.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics

Teach

March 24, 2025 | Issue 72

Discover bentonites, the heroes of radioactive waste repositories

You shall not pass: explore the function of deep geological repositories and the key role of bentonite in preventing the leakage of highly radioactive waste.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Earth science, Science and society

Inspire

February 3, 2025 | Issue 71

Nature’s body builders: explore the fascinating world of proteins

Dive into the science proteins, the remarkable macromolecules that literally build our bodies, and explore the vital roles they play in our lives.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, General science, Health, Resources, Science and society, STEAM, Sustainability

Teach

November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

Tangible statistics: cutting and weaving through data

Experience data like never before! Use kirigami and participatory statistics to create low-cost, hands-on multisensory visualizations to engage and inspire.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, General science, Mathematics, Science and society

Teach

November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

Handmade DNA: a tactile model to explore the basics of DNA

Hold a double helix in your hands: the model that will reveal the secrets of the DNA molecule.

Ages: 11-14;
Topics: Biology

Teach

November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

Colour magic: additive mixing and coloured shadows

With flying colours: Try some simple but striking experiments to illustrate temporal additive colour mixing, and create and mix coloured shadows.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, General science, Physics

Understand

November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

Inspired by camelids: nanobodies are a magnificent molecular velcro

Camelids are famously robust and useful animals. Surprisingly, their unusual antibodies are just as sturdy and are now revolutionizing medical science.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health, Science and society, News from the EIROs

Inspire

November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

Physics in Advent: The hands-on physics Advent calendar

Each December, Physics in Advent (PiA) opens the door to 24 fun and thought-provoking physics experiments, with the chance to win cool prizes!

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, General science, Mathematics, Physics, Events, Resources