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Should we believe what science tells us? A philosopher of science comments on teachers’ responses to this challenging question.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Challenge your students to save the Earth from an asteroid collision, using calculations based on the Hollywood sci-fi fantasy film Armageddon.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Shark skin is adapted for energy-efficient swimming in remarkable ways, some of which are now being copied by designers and engineers.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Dissect a chicken from the supermarket to discover the unusual pulley system that enables birds to fly.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Using a simple calculation, measure the distance between Earth and the Moon with the help of a local amateur radio station.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Get to grips with the spread of infectious diseases with these classroom activities highlighting real-life applications of school mathematics.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
We are pleased to announce the winners of the student writing competition: the search for the strangest species on Earth.
Ages: not applicable;
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;
Typical school exchanges focus on language and culture – but you can also build a successful exchange programme around science.
Ages: 14-16;
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Is science true?
Topics: General science, Science and society
| Issue 43
Saving the Earth Hollywood-style
Topics: Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy / space
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Design inspiration: the secrets of shark skin
Topics: Physics, General science, Biology, Engineering
| Issue 41
How do birds fly? A hands-on demonstration
Topics: Biology, General science
| Issue 41
To the Moon and back: reflecting a radio signal to calculate the distance
Topics: Physics, Earth science, Mathematics, Astronomy / space
| Issue 40
Disease dynamics: understanding the spread of diseases
Topics: Biology, Health, Mathematics
| Issue 40
Student competition: winners announced
Topics: Teach
| Issue 40
Finding the scale of space
Topics: Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy / space
| Issue 40
Heroes and villains: the science of superheroes
Topics: Physics, General science
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Science without borders: an astronomy-based school exchange
Topics: Physics, General science, Astronomy / space
