Practical ocean literacy for all: Earth science
Wherever we live, we affect and are affected by the ocean. Track down escaped rubber ducks, raise mountains, and feel the Sun’s heat to learn more.
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Wherever we live, we affect and are affected by the ocean. Track down escaped rubber ducks, raise mountains, and feel the Sun’s heat to learn more.
On the shoulders of giants: follow in the footsteps of Eratosthenes and measure the circumference of the Earth like he did 2300 years ago.
Build a simple yet sensitive school seismometer for a hands-on exploration of seismology.
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!
Fireworks release more than just sound and light. Read about the environmental costs of this centuries-old entertainment.
Three key factors were required for life to develop on Earth – but which factor came first? Recent research could help settle the debate.
Fracking is a hugely controversial technology, so it’s worth taking a closer look at the science behind the headlines.
Get your hands dirty with these classroom experiments exploring the composition of soil – and find out why this matters.
The role of our oceans in climate change is more complicated than you might think.
Studies of iron oxides under extreme conditions are shining a light on Earth’s interior and its role in our climate.
Practical ocean literacy for all: Earth science
The Eratosthenes experiment: calculating the Earth’s circumference
Hands-on seismology: constructing a school seismometer
Infrared webcam hack – using infrared light to observe the world in a new way
The dark side of fireworks
Finding the recipe for life on Earth
Ten things you might not know about fracking
Field research: discovering the structure of soil
Climate change: why the oceans matter
Under pressure: the role of Earth’s mantle in our climate