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February 20, 2014 | Issue 28

The way of the dragon: chemistry for the youngest

In Sweden there lives a small, green dragon called Berta, who invites young children to join her adventures in Dragon Land – all of which are about chemistry.

Ages: <11;
Topics: Physics, Chemistry

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August 16, 2013 | Issue 27

Peering into the darkness: modelling black holes in primary school

Having difficulties explaining black holes to your students? Why not try these simple activities in the classroom?

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space

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February 20, 2013 | Issue 26

Propping up the wall: how to rescue a leaning tower

Civil engineer John Burland talks about the perils and practicalities of supporting some of the world’s most iconic buildings.

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

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November 7, 2012 | Issue 25

Science in the open: bringing the Stone Age to life for primary-school pupils

Taking pupils out of the classroom opens up a whole range of activities for teaching young children about the natural world.

Ages: <11;
Topics: General science

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August 21, 2012 | Issue 24

The effect of heat: simple experiments with solids, liquids and gases

From a homemade thermometer to knitting needles that grow: here are some simple but fun experiments for primary-school pupils to investigate what happens to solids, liquids and gases when we heat them.

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

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May 22, 2012 | Issue 23

Creating eclipses in the classroom

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;
Topics: Physics, Astronomy / space