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June 11, 2026 | Issue 78
What does becoming a Blue School look like? Three European projects show how students investigate water and ocean issues.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19; Topics: Earth science, General science, Science and society, Sustainability, Resources
June 11, 2026 | Issue 78
Most people know that the Moon and the Sun cause the tides, but few understand why we get two high tides each day, or why a tidal bulge forms on the opposite side of the Earth from the Moon.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16; Topics: Earth science, Physics
February 3, 2026 | Issue 76
Every tide tells a story. Discover how waves, shells, and even litter reveal clues about marine life and our shared connection with nature.
Ages: 11-14, 16-19, 14-16; Topics: Biology, Earth science, General science
February 3, 2026 | Issue 76
Turn a beach visit into a science adventure! Explore the animals, plants, shells, and even litter stranded on the beach to reveal the secrets of marine life and ocean dynamics.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19; Topics: Biology, Earth science, General science
September 1, 2023 | Issue 64
The oceans cover over 70% of the surface of our planet. Try these activities to learn more about Earth’s largest habitat and how it affects our lives.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16; Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, Science and society, Sustainability
June 1, 2023 | Issue 63
Wherever we live, we affect and are affected by the ocean. Track down escaped rubber ducks, raise mountains, and feel the Sun’s heat to learn more.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16; Topics: Earth science, Science and society, Sustainability
June 1, 2023 | Issue 63
On the shoulders of giants: follow in the footsteps of Eratosthenes and measure the circumference of the Earth like he did 2300 years ago.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19; Topics: Astronomy / space, Earth science, Mathematics, Physics
September 1, 2022 | Issue 59
Build a simple yet sensitive school seismometer for a hands-on exploration of seismology.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19; Topics: Earth science, Engineering, Physics, Coding
February 1, 2022 | Issue 56
What would the world look like if we could see infrared light? With some simple modifications, you can turn a cheap webcam into an infrared camera and find out!
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19; Topics: Astronomy / space, Earth science, Engineering, Physics
November 3, 2021 | Issue 55
Fireworks release more than just sound and light. Read about the environmental costs of this centuries-old entertainment.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19; Topics: Chemistry, Earth science, Science and society, Sustainability
