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Inspire top10teaser
| issue 35

Ten years: time to celebrate

To mark the 10th anniversary of the journal, we are hosting a virtual party. Join in by using some of our articles to teach science with a festive twist.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Resources

Teach issue36isky_teaser
| Issue 36

Smart measurements of the heavens

Get your students to use their smartphones for some hands-on astronomy.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Earth science, Mathematics, Astronomy / space
           

Teach issue40superheroes_Teaser
| Issue 40

Heroes and villains: the science of superheroes

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;
Topics: Physics, General science
   

Teach issue41salad_teaser
| Issue 41

A particle accelerator in your salad bowl

Create a particle accelerator using a Van de Graaff generator, a ping-pong ball and a salad bowl to understand how it is used to study matter at the smallest scale.   

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics
       

Teach issue42mushrooms_teaser
| Issue 42

Natural experiments: chemistry with mushrooms

How many ‘chemicals’ are there in a fresh mushroom? These simple experiments reveal the hidden chemistry within natural foods.

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

Teach issue43_hollywood_teaser
| Issue 43

Saving the Earth Hollywood-style

Challenge your students to save the Earth from an asteroid collision, using calculations based on the Hollywood sci-fi fantasy film Armageddon.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy / space