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Claire Le Moine from Explor@dome in Paris, France, explains the formula of the explor@mobile: two scientists, some computers and a gas-powered vehicle!
Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Alexandre Lewalle from King’s College, London, UK, pushes back the frontiers of our knowledge of motors – at the molecular level.
Ages: 16-19;
Henri Boffin and Douglas Pierce-Price from ESO, in Garching, Germany, investigate our celestial ancestry.
Ages: 16-19;
Ever wanted to take a closer look at the stars? Rachel Dodds from the Faulkes Telescope Project explains how you can do just that – together with your students and without even leaving your classroom!
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
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;
Why are enzymes so special? How do they differ from inorganic catalysts? Isabella Marini from the University of Pisa, Italy, describes a classroom protocol to enable students to answer these questions for themselves.
Ages: 14-16;
Once again, we are happy to offer you a wide range of articles written by teachers, scientists and others from nine different countries.
Ages: not applicable;
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;
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Explor@mobile: using new technologies to teach science to teenagers
Topics: Science and society, General science
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How do muscles produce work? Using optical tweezers to study molecular machines
Topics: Physics, Biology
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Fusion in the Universe: we are all stardust
Topics: Physics, Astronomy / space
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The Faulkes Telescopes: real-time, remote-control astronomy for schools
Topics: Physics, Astronomy / space
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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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Two hydrolytic enzymes and an epistemological–historical approach
Topics: Biology, Chemistry
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Welcome to the fourth issue of Science in School
Topics: Uncategorized
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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
