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June 1, 2022 | Issue 58
When life gives you lemons: use limonene to explore molecular properties with your students and show them the scientific method in action.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry
English
| 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
Sketch graphs from ‘story’ videos of everyday events to help students understand the basic features of graphs and how to interpret them.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: General science, Mathematics, Physics
English
April 14, 2022 | Issue 57
Stroll through biological databases: Walking on chromosomes is a CusMiBio project that teaches students how to explore biological databases and extract basic information about human genes. It is a collaborative activity based on working together and sharing discoveries.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health, Science and society
English
| 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
February 1, 2022 | 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
Español
November 3, 2021 | Issue 55
How do physicists study very small objects (like molecules, atoms, and subatomic particles) and very large objects (such as galaxies) that cannot be directly observed or measured?
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space
English
Português