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Teach

November 13, 2025 | Issue 75

Ashes and abs: testing calcium in gladiator tonic

Travel back to ancient Rome, test the calcium content of a gladiator recovery drink and compare it to today’s milk and sports drinks. History has never tasted this real!

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health, Science and society

Understand

February 1, 2024 | Issue 66

Towards sustainable nutrition: could mealworms provide a solution?

Mealworms are insects with a high nutritional value and could provide a source of animal protein that is more sustainable than traditional livestock.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health, Science and society, Sustainability
 

Teach

January 9, 2020 | Issue 49

Are ‘superfoods’ really so super?

Are you tempted to buy ‘superfoods’ for health reasons, despite the higher prices? These activities encourage students to explore some of the claims made for these celebrity foods.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Health
       

Inspire

June 2, 2016 | Issue 36

From greens to genes: healthy eating and nutrition

Getting students excited about eating greens might be hard, but motivating them to learn about nutrition doesn’t have to be. 

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Resources

Understand

February 18, 2015 | Issue 31

The perfect meal

Psychology is teaching us how to make food sweeter without changing its ingredients.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, General science, Chemistry, Science and society
     

Teach

February 20, 2013 | Issue 26

The genetics of obesity: a lab activity

Around 1.5 billion people worldwide are overweight or obese. Are we just eating too much or can we blame our genes? Here’s how to investigate the genetics of obesity in the classroom.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health