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September 17, 2025 | Issue 74

Wall of stars: illuminate stellar life cycles with physics and coding

Written in the stars: use microcontrollers and LEDs to model stellar life cycles, scaling billions of years into minutes while exploring stellar evolution.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Coding, Engineering, Physics, STEAM

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February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

Introducing block coding: using the BBC micro:bit in the science classroom

Always wanted to do coding with your students but not sure where to start? Learn how with this step-by-step guide to create a timer using a micro:bit computer.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Coding, Engineering, General science, Mathematics