Articles

Issue 52

Microbial genome puzzles

How do scientists piece together genomic information from sequencing data? Play these two fun online puzzles to find out.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Mathematics
     

States of matter & phase transitions

Explore phase transitions between different states of matter through a series of engaging hands-on experiments.

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

Recent highlights from Science in School

Take another look at some of our favourite articles from recent issues of Science in School.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Resources
 

Ancient tiny teeth reveal first mammals lived more like reptiles

A study of 200 million-year-old teeth from the earliest mammals provides fascinating insight into how they lived.

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

Issue 51

Landing on the Moon – planning and designing a lunar lander

Your mission: to land an intrepid egg-naut safely on the surface of the Moon and learn about classical mechanics along the way.

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

Meet the EIROs

You may know that Science in School is published by EIROforum, but who are the EIROs and what can they offer teachers?

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Resources, Science and society

Screen time: fantastic film clips from the EIROs

A motion picture is worth a thousand words.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Resources

Fusion vs fission

Fusion and fission: both release energy, but how do these processes differ and what are the implications for electricity generation?

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