INSPIRE

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Physics in Advent: The hands-on physics Advent calendar

November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

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
Keywords: Electricity, Low-cost experiments, Magnetism, Mechanics, Optics, STEAM teaching, Thermodynamics



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Tangible statistics: cutting and weaving through data

November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

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
Keywords: Communication, Data, Demographics, Statistics, Hands-on mathematics, Low-cost experiments

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Colour magic: additive mixing and coloured shadows

November 4, 2024 | Issue 70

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
Keywords: Colour, Electromagnetic spectrum, Eyes, Light, Vision

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Science in a toilet-paper roll

October 31, 2024 | Issue 70

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
Keywords: Chromatography, Fibres, Friction, Intermolecular forces, Light, Low-cost experiments, Materials, Paper, Refraction

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