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What are slime moulds? And what do they eat for breakfast? Discover these fascinating giant microbes and explore chemotaxis and the scientific method with these slimy experiments.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Did you know that a squid’s brain is donut shaped, so that the oesophagus can pass through it? Or that squid have three hearts? Explore the fascinating physiology of squid in this hands-on activity.
Ages: <11, 14-16, 11-14;
Great and small: use this photomicroscopy project to explore the way structure relates to function and the links between science and art.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Always wanted to do coding with your students but not sure where to start? Learn how with this step-by-step guide to create a timer using a micro:bit computer.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16;
Have you ever seen a blue cow? A blue apple? Or a blue tree? Blue is rare in nature, so why are some plants and animals blue?
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
In a spin: use a rotating platform to explore how gravitational acceleration affects a simple pendulum.
Ages: 16-19;
Set the wheels in motion: maximize your creativity by using old bicycle parts to create art installations and demonstrate energy conversions.
Ages: 16-19;
Thinking outside the box: explore the nature of science by building LEGO mystery boxes and challenging your students to solve the puzzle.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Explore the science behind some of the SDGs and the key role science has to play in our efforts towards achieving them.
Ages: not applicable;
All teachers have at least one favourite experiment that they are eager to share. Read on to learn more about monthly experiment sharing sessions and discover some low-cost physics experiments to try out in your own classroom.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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Moving slime: exploring chemotaxis with slime mould
Topics: Biology, General science
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Squid dissection: a hands-on activity to learn about cephalopod anatomy
Topics: Biology, General science
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It’s a small world: using microscopy to link science, technology, and art
Topics: Biology, Engineering, General science, STEAM
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Introducing block coding: using the BBC micro:bit in the science classroom
Topics: Coding, Engineering, General science, Mathematics
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Colour in nature: true blue
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, General science
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The centrifugal force awakens
Topics: Engineering, General science, Mathematics, Physics
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From cycling to upcycling: learn about energy conversions by building creative installations from old bicycles
Topics: Engineering, General science, Mathematics, Physics, Science and society, STEAM
| Issue 59
The mystery box challenge: explore the nature of science
Topics: General science, Science and society
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Sustainable Science: Articles for European Sustainable Development Week
Topics: Earth science, Engineering, General science, Science and society, Sustainability, Events
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My favourite experiments – connecting teachers and ideas
Topics: Engineering, General science, Physics, Resources
