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June 1, 2022 | Issue 58
All teachers have at least one favourite experiment that they are eager to share. Read on to learn more about monthly experiment sharing sessions and discover some low-cost physics experiments to try out in your own classroom.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, General science, Physics, Resources
English
| Issue 58
Europe is throwing a party for Gregor Mendel. Cities and institutes in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, and the United Kingdom invite you to a year of events honouring the father of genetics.
Ages: < 11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, General science, Health, Science and society
English
April 14, 2022 | Issue 57
Dropping out: learn about the chemistry of precipitation and introduce your students to chemical reactions that form colourful new compounds using microscale chemistry methods that are cheap, quick, and easy to do.
Ages: 14-16, 11-14, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Sustainability
English
| Issue 57
The idea of ‘science for all’ can only be accomplished when we recognize the need to embrace diversity, reduce barriers, and enable participation in the science classroom.
Ages: < 11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Careers in STEM, Resources
English
February 1, 2022 | Issue 56
Why is food sold in packaging? Do we really need it? And if so, what materials are best? These questions are more complex than they seem and the answers may surprise you.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Earth science, Engineering, Science and society, Sustainability
English
| Issue 56
What would the world look like if we could see infrared light? With some simple modifications, you can turn a cheap webcam into an infrared camera and find out!
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Earth science, Engineering, Physics
English
| Issue 56
Silly or serious? Rube Goldberg machines are not only a lot of fun but can help students to understand the principles of conservation and transfer of energy.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, General science, Physics
English
| Issue 56
Sweet success: everyday objects can be used to demonstrate fundamental physical principles in an engaging manner.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Engineering, Physics
English
| Issue 56
Clearing up chemistry: household products like nail polish remover and laundry detergent can be used to demonstrate chemical concepts like intermolecular forces and redox reactions.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Science and society
English 
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