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Mendelian inheritance can be a tricky topic to teach, but Pat Tellinghuisen, Jennifer Sexton and Rachael Shevin’s memorable dragon-breeding game makes it easier to understand and remember.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16;
Astrid Wonisch, Margit Delefant and Marlene Rau present two activities developed by the Austrian project ‘Naturwissenschaft und Technik zum Angreifen’ to investigate how technology is inspired by nature.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
When we cool something below its freezing point, it solidifies – at least, that’s what we expect. Tobias Schülli investigates why this is not always the case.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Eleanor Hayes highlights some education resources about the nanoscale and nanotechnology.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16;
The physics of clouds and their role in our climate have perplexed scientists for decades. Karin Ranero Celius investigates.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Ever dreamed of a car that needed no fuel and produced no pollution? Mico Tatalovic investigates the solar car.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Elias Kalogirou and Eleni Nicas introduce a selection of very small-scale chemistry experiments for school.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Teaching science in primary school can be challenging. Astrid Kaiser and Marlene Rau describe a rich source of online materials in three languages – and highlight some activities about oil and water.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
How do fossils form around hydrothermal vents? Crispin Little describes how he and his team found out – by making their own fossils.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Anne Weaver, lead clinician for London’s Air Ambulance, tells Marie Mangan about her job: saving lives.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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Breeding dragons: investigating Mendelian inheritance
Topics: Biology
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Biomimetics: clingy as an octopus or slick as a lotus leaf?
Topics: Physics, Biology
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Science is cool… supercool
Topics: Physics
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School experiments at the nanoscale
Topics: Chemistry, General science
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Clouds: puzzling pieces of climate
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Earth science
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Solar cars: the future of road transport?
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering
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Microscale chemistry: experiments for schools
Topics: Chemistry
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LeSa21: primary-school science activities
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, General science
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Hot stuff in the deep sea
Topics: Biology
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Life savers in the sky: flying doctors
Topics: Health, General science
