Mechanics – Science in School

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January 15, 2021 | Issue 51

Your mission: to land an intrepid egg-naut safely on the surface of the Moon and learn about classical mechanics along the way.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Teach, Astronomy / space
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March 20, 2018 | Issue 43

Roll up, roll up! We bring you some more fantastic feats to challenge and entertain – and to showcase some physics, too.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Engineering
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March 13, 2017 | Issue 39

Intrigue your students with some surprising experiments – it’s a great way to challenge their intuitions and explore the laws of mechanics.

Ages: 14-16;
Topics: Physics
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September 5, 2016 | Issue 37

Use one of the most surprising experiments in classical mechanics to teach the scientific method, video analysis and mechanics.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Teach
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February 20, 2013 | Issue 26

Measuring the temperature inside a fusion reactor is no easy task. Find out how it’s done – and even simulate it in the classroom.

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August 23, 2011 | Issue 20

Roller coasters, carousels and other amusement park rides can be great fun – and can even be used as a science lesson, as Giovanni Pezzi explains.

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