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Eva Amsen considers the pros and cons of science fairs, and offers tips for how teachers can get involved – or even organise their own science fair.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Films about science or even pseudo-science can be powerful tools in the classroom. Jenna Stevens from the CISCI project provides a toolkit for using the film Erin Brockovich in chemistry and ecology lessons.
Ages: 16-19;
Karen Smith from NEF, the New Economics Foundation, London, UK, describes an approach to creating a safe space where students can discuss sensitive topics, like stem-cell research or genetically modified food. How can students be encouraged to explore their values in relation to science topics, and…
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Science and science fiction are the basis of many popular films. Rafael Reyeros from the CISCI project describes the launch of this Internet database to help teachers use film clips to illustrate, discuss and debate science in their lessons.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
We are relative newcomers on Earth and still have a lot to learn. Julian Vincent from the University of Bath, UK, investigates some of the lessons we can learn from the living world.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Stephen Parker from the European Commission describes a contest that demonstrates the truly astonishing achievements of some aspiring young scientists.
Ages: 16-19;
Russ Hodge from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory in Heidelberg, Germany, reports on the first complete survey of 'molecular machines' in yeast.
Ages: 16-19;
The worldwide web is a wonderful source of information, but the sheer amount of content can be overwhelming. Where do you start looking for science news? In each issue of Science in School, we will suggest useful websites for particular purposes.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Does Anything Eat Wasps? is a user-friendly, easy-to-read collection of questions and short answers that covers a wide range of science topics, from galaxies colliding in outer space to the amount of fat necessary to render a human bulletproof. These questions and their corresponding answers were…
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Jonathan Swinton pushes back the frontiers of knowledge – in his kitchen.
Ages: 16-19;
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Fair enough? Balanced considerations for future science-fair organisers
Topics: Science and society, General science
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Erin Brockovich
Topics: Resources
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Democs: a conversation card activity for teaching science and citizenship
Topics: Science and society, General science
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Launch event of Cinema and Science (CISCI)
Topics: Events
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Is traditional engineering the right system with which to manipulate our world?
Topics: Physics, Biology
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Something special in the air
Topics: Events
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The yeast proteome: retooling the factory floor
Topics: Biology
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Science podcasts
Topics: Resources
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Does Anything Eat Wasps? And 101 Other Questions, By New Scientist
Topics: Resources
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The neutron teaspoon
Topics: Physics, Astronomy / space
