Articles

The challenges of science teaching

What do you find the biggest challenges in science teaching? Can Science in School help?

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Inspire
 

Science without borders: an astronomy-based school exchange

Typical school exchanges focus on language and culture – but you can also build a successful exchange programme around science.

Ages: 14-16;
Topics: Physics, General science, Astronomy / space
 

Science surrounding the double helix discovery

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;
Topics: Inspire, Resources
 

Issue 39

Editorial issue 39

Spring is in the air: the first flush of green, that unmistakeable springtime smell and, of course, the rising temperatures.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Uncategorized

Cans with a kick: the science of energy drinks

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;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health
         

Parallax: reaching the stars with geometry

How far away are the stars? Explore in your classroom how astronomers measure distances in space.

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

Hooked on science

Encouraging your students to create science videos can be a way of catching – and keeping – their attention.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: General science
 

Fantastic feats

Entertain your audiences with these tricky feats, which showcase Newton’s laws of motion in action.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics
 

Small is beautiful: microscale chemistry in the classroom

Learn how to carry out microscale experiments for greener chemistry teaching – and less washing up.

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