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The vast majority of chemists with whom I come into contact recall that the first experiences that excited them about chemistry were either seeing or doing practical work.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Every year, CERN invites a group of high-school teachers to Geneva, Switzerland, to learn about particle physics – and how to teach it at school.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
French biology teacher Jean-Yves Guichot explains his project to link secondary-school students with molecular biology researchers.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
How better to inspire thousands of schoolchildren across Europe than by motivating and educating their teachers? As Eleanor Hayes explains, that is the idea behind Science on Stage – a network of local, national and international events for teachers.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Why is science important? “It helps us find out what on Earth is going on.” “It can lay the groundwork for a great career.” “It is our best chance for tomorrow.” “It provides us with opportunities and choices.” These and more statements can be found on Alom Shaha’s webpage, Why is…
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Dr Alan Leshner, Chief Executive Officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Executive Publisher of the renowned Science magazine, tells Marlene Rau and Sonia Furtado about his varied career and shares his views on science education issues.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Do you enjoy the drama of science? The colour, the smells, the intricacies? Why not follow science teacher Bernhard Sturm’s suggestions: let your students bring yet more drama into the classroom by (re-)enacting science, to help them visualise and remember the lesson.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Whynotchemeng.com is an excellent website designed for students who are considering a career in chemical or biochemical engineering. The website has two particular strengths: careers information, and a resource of practical demonstrations designed to inspire potential young physical scientists and…
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Sonia Furtado and Marlene Rau report on the news from the national Science on Stage representatives.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Luis Peralta, professor at the University of Lisbon’s physics department, and Carmen Oliveira, physics and chemistry teacher at Casquilhos High School in Barreiro near Lisbon, describe the ‘Environmental radiation’ project, in which students become actively and enthusiastically involved in…
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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Classic Chemistry Demonstrations: One Hundred Tried and Tested Experiments, By Ted Lister
Topics: Resources
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Particle physics close up: CERN high-school teachers programme
Topics: Events
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The Bio Academy
Topics: Biology
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Science on Stage: heading for a country near you
Topics: Events
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Why is science important? website, By Alom Shaha
Topics: Resources
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Alan Leshner: at the interface of science and society
Topics: Profiles
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The drama of science
Topics: Physics, Chemistry
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Whynotchemeng.com website, By the Institution of Chemical Engineers, UK
Topics: Resources
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Science on Stage: recent activities
Topics: Events
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Radioactivity in the classroom
Topics: Physics, Earth science, Science and society, General science
