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March 25, 2024 | Issue 67

How much carbon is locked in that tree?

Biology, maths, and the SDGs: estimate the CO2 absorbed by a tree in the schoolyard and compare it to the CO2 emissions of a short-haul flight.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Earth science, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Science and society, Sustainability

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June 1, 2023 | Issue 63

The Eratosthenes experiment: calculating the Earth’s circumference

On the shoulders of giants: follow in the footsteps of Eratosthenes and measure the circumference of the Earth like he did 2300 years ago.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Earth science, Mathematics, Physics
   

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March 31, 2021 | Issue 52

Maths with fruit

Have fun with fruit while helping your students to explore the concepts of area and volume, and learn more about their real-world applications.

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