Earth science – Science in School

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April 4, 2025 | Issue 72

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.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Earth science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics

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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

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February 3, 2025 | Issue 71

Explore energy production with the escape game ‘Village of the Future’

Strengthen knowledge in the subjects of energy supply, grid load, and data evaluation, while using 21st century skills in a fun way.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Earth science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability

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February 3, 2025 | Issue 71

Albedo and ice: positive feedback in action

Under the Sun, light colours stay cool, while black heats up. But what does this mean for the natural world? Let's explore the consequences of albedo.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Earth science, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability

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September 2, 2024 | Issue 69

Biodiversity and biomass in the school garden

Small but mighty: investigate the role of herbaceous plants in the school garden for their contribution to biodiversity and sequestering carbon dioxide.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Earth science, Science and society, Sustainability

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September 2, 2024 | Issue 69

CSI Astronomy: learn how to spot fake astrophotography images

Seeing is believing, but how can you be sure that what you see is real? Find out how to distinguish between real and fake astronomical images.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Earth science, Mathematics, News from the EIROs, Physics, STEAM

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June 3, 2024 | Issue 68

Exploring the dialogue between trees and soil microbes

Talking trees: discover how trees use chemicals to communicate with soil microbes and how this could impact their ability to act as carbon sinks.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science

Inspire

April 4, 2024 | Issue 67

Accelerate your teaching with links to cutting-edge science

Accelerate Your Teaching is a free online course for high-school teachers. Discover how particle accelerator stories can bring a range of STEM topics to life.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, Engineering, General science, Health, Physics, Science and society, Resources

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March 25, 2024 | Issue 67

How much carbon is locked in that tree?

Biology, maths, and the SDGs: estimate the CO2 absorbed by a tree in the schoolyard and compare it to the CO2 emissions of a short-haul flight.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Earth science, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Science and society, Sustainability

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February 1, 2024 | Issue 66

Sustainability in the classroom: teaching materials from Science on Stage

Act now for the Sustainable Development Goals: explore resources developed by European teachers bring the science of sustainability into the classroom.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Earth science, General science, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability

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