Teach – Science in School

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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

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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

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

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October 31, 2024 | Issue 70

Science in a toilet-paper roll

On a roll: a humble roll of toilet paper can be used in science experiments explore diverse topics in materials science, chemistry, and physics.

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

Teach

September 2, 2024 | Issue 69

Accelerators are everywhere, perhaps closer than you think…

Did you know that there are more than 30 000 particle accelerators around the world? Where are they, and what are they for?

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Careers in STEM, Engineering, General science, Physics, Science and society

Understand

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

Teach

June 3, 2024 | Issue 68

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!

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Mathematics, Physics, STEAM

Teach

June 3, 2024 | Issue 68

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.

Ages: 11-14;
Topics: Chemistry, General science, Science and society, STEAM

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

Inspire

April 4, 2024 | Issue 67

Unfold Your World: using art to explore the story of life

Explore the form and function of ‘nature’s tiny sculptures’ – proteins – with an engaging art competition from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Events, General science, News from the EIROs, STEAM

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