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During an eclipse, the Sun or the Moon seems to disappear. What is happening? Why not explore this fascinating phenomenon in the classroom, with an easy to build model?
Ages: <11, 11-14;
Did you know that you can use old hi-fi speakers to detect earthquakes? And also carry out some simple earthquake experiments in the classroom? Here’s how.
Ages: 16-19;
What makes viruses so virulent? Why do we enjoy music? Why is the Alhambra so beautiful? The answer? Mathematics!
Ages: 16-19;
For scientists at the European Space Agency, a mission to Mars means going to Antarctica first.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Brain tumours are one of the most common causes of death in children – and may begin when chromosomes are torn apart during cell division.
Ages: 16-19;
Something as everyday as bread can offer a surprising spectrum of interdisciplinary teaching opportunities.
Ages: <11, 11-14;
Physics teacher Günter Bachmann explains how his CERN residency has inspired both him and his students.
Ages: not applicable;
How can the architecture of a school influence its teaching? Allan Andersen, head teacher of Copenhagen’s Ørestad Gymnasium, tells Adam Gristwood and Eleanor Hayes.
Ages: not applicable;
Renewable, clean, unlimited energy – how can it be achieved? Christine Rüth from EFDA introduces the tokamak, the most advanced fusion device.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Nektarios Tsagliotis explains how to build an effective microscope using simple materials – enabling your students to discover a hidden world, just as Robert Hooke did in 1665.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
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Creating eclipses in the classroom
Topics: Physics, Astronomy / space
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Building a seismograph from scrap
Topics: Physics, Earth science
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Finding maths where you least expect it: interview with Marcus du Sautoy
Topics: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry
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The white continent as a stepping stone to the red planet
Topics: Biology, Astronomy / space, Health
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Exploding chromosomes: how cancer begins
Topics: Biology, Health
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Bread-making: teaching science in primary school
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, General science
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Nuclear options: a teacher at CERN
Topics: Profiles
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Designing a school: taking science out of the classroom
Topics: Resources
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Harnessing the power of the Sun: fusion reactors
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering
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Build your own microscope: following in Robert Hooke’s footsteps
Topics: Physics, Biology
