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A blade of grass and a high tower both need to stand up against forces that threaten to level them. Are there design principles that they can exploit to achieve this?
Ages: <11, 11-14;
How do astronomers measure distances to the stars? Using a digital camera to record parallax shift is an accurate and authentic method that can be used in a classroom.
Ages: 16-19;
Challenge your students to work out which exploits of comic-book heroes like Superman might actually be possible – given a miracle or two.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
What do you find the biggest challenges in science teaching? Can Science in School help?
Ages: not applicable;
Typical school exchanges focus on language and culture – but you can also build a successful exchange programme around science.
Ages: 14-16;
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Bionic structures: from stalks to skyscrapers
Topics: Physics, Biology, Engineering
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Finding the scale of space
Topics: Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy / space
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Heroes and villains: the science of superheroes
Topics: Physics, General science
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The challenges of science teaching
Topics: Inspire
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Science without borders: an astronomy-based school exchange
Topics: Physics, General science, Astronomy / space
