SIS Articles – Page 6 – Science in School

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September 1, 2021 | Issue 54

The physics of Star Wars: introducing accelerator science

Science fiction can be an engaging starting point for scientific discussions. Learn how one research group is using Star Wars to introduce students to accelerator science.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Engineering, Physics, Science and society, Careers in STEM

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June 15, 2021 | Issue 53

Biomimicry: linking form and function to evolutionary and ecological principles

Engaging with biomimetic design encourages students to explore the principles of form and function in relation to evolutionary adaptation.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Biology, Engineering, Science and society, STEAM

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June 15, 2021 | Issue 53

Bioluminescence: combining biology, chemistry, and bionics

Integrate key principles from biology, chemistry, and engineering with a set of experiments based on bioluminescence.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering

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March 31, 2021 | Issue 52

Faraday’s law of induction: from classroom to kitchen

Explore electromagnetic induction and of one of its well-known applications – the induction hob – with these hands-on activities.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Engineering

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March 31, 2021 | Issue 52

Teaching binary code with a secret word challenge

Do you find the binary system complicated? With this activity, your students will find it as easy as 01,10,11.

Ages: 11-14;
Topics: Engineering, Science and society, Mathematics, Coding

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January 15, 2021 | 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

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December 11, 2020 | Issue 51

Insights into magnetic bacteria may guide research into medical nanorobots

Beyond the five senses: Some bacteria can sense magnetic fields. Learn how they do this and how this could help us design nanorobots.

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

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June 13, 2019 | Issue 47

Fantastic feats: magic with money

You’ll need to put your money on the table for this batch of tricks, then use your scientific knowledge to make ‘cents’ of what happens!

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

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March 19, 2019 | Issue 46

Forecasts from orbit

Aeolus – a new laser-equipped satellite – is designed to give meteorologists the comprehensive wind data they need for better weather forecasting.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: News from the EIROs, Astronomy / space, Earth science, Engineering

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November 22, 2018 | Issue 45

Hearing waves: how to build a loudspeaker

Explore the science of sound and electromagnetism with this practical build-it-yourself activity.

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