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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;
What scientific evidence led to Watson and Crick’s big breakthrough and how far has genetics come since their discovery in 1953? Click on the links to understand more, as well as for tips and activities for teaching about DNA.
Ages: not applicable;
Spring is in the air: the first flush of green, that unmistakeable springtime smell and, of course, the rising temperatures.
Ages: not applicable;
If you ever buy an energy drink as a pick-me-up, do you know what it contains? Here we use laboratory chemistry to find out.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
How far away are the stars? Explore in your classroom how astronomers measure distances in space.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Encouraging your students to create science videos can be a way of catching – and keeping – their attention.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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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
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Science surrounding the double helix discovery
Topics: Inspire, Resources
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Editorial issue 39
Topics: Uncategorized
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Cans with a kick: the science of energy drinks
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health
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Parallax: reaching the stars with geometry
Topics: Mathematics, Astronomy / space
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Hooked on science
Topics: General science
