The centrifugal force awakens
In a spin: use a rotating platform to explore how gravitational acceleration affects a simple pendulum.
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In a spin: use a rotating platform to explore how gravitational acceleration affects a simple pendulum.
Set the wheels in motion: maximize your creativity by using old bicycle parts to create art installations and demonstrate energy conversions.
Thinking outside the box: explore the nature of science by building LEGO mystery boxes and challenging your students to solve the puzzle.
Explore the science behind some of the SDGs and the key role science has to play in our efforts towards achieving them.
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.
Sketch graphs from ‘story’ videos of everyday events to help students understand the basic features of graphs and how to interpret them.
Europe is throwing a party for Gregor Mendel. Cities and institutes in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, and the United Kingdom invite you to a year of events honouring the father of genetics.
Silly or serious? Rube Goldberg machines are not only a lot of fun but can help students to understand the principles of conservation and transfer of energy.
Seeing is believing: although hands-on practical work is incredibly important, the value of an engaging demonstration should not be overlooked. Explore how demonstrations can enhance STEM teaching and learn how to make the most of them.
Basic research is often misunderstood by the public and misconstrued by the media. Try this role play to learn how research is funded and how basic research advances and protects society.
The centrifugal force awakens
From cycling to upcycling: learn about energy conversions by building creative installations from old bicycles
The mystery box challenge: explore the nature of science
Sustainable Science: Articles for European Sustainable Development Week
My favourite experiments – connecting teachers and ideas
Graphing stories
Celebrating Gregor Mendel in his 200th anniversary year
Conservation and transfer of energy: project-based learning with Rube Goldberg machines
The art of science demonstration
What is it good for? Basic versus applied research