Science communication – Science in School

Teach

March 17, 2020 | Issue 50

Tell me about it: adventures in science communication

Scientists often need to communicate their subject to non-experts, such as policymakers and the public. This absorbing structured activity challenges school students to do the same.

Ages: 14-16;
Topics: General science
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Teach

November 23, 2018 | Issue 45

Scientific stand-up: organising a student science slam

Bring students and scientists together for an evening of multilingual scientific entertainment.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: General science
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Inspire

December 19, 2016 | Issue 38

Who is behind Science in School?

The Science in School office will be closing for Christmas soon, but first I’d like to thank everyone involved.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Profiles
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Inspire

November 22, 2011 | Issue 21

A science teacher on air

Marco Martucci tells Eleanor Hayes what science teaching and radio journalism have in common.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Profiles
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Inspire

August 23, 2011 | Issue 20

The Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) website

TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) is a non-profit organisation that began as a conference to share “ideas worth spreading”. The first of its annual conferences was held in 1984 and since then, the programme has spread to include regional and local events across the world (see the…

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Resources
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Inspire

March 3, 2011 | Issue 18

Bad Science, By Ben Goldacre

Why should British teachers stop using the Brain Gym, which refers to itself as an ‘educational movement-based model’ and is used in thousands of British schools?

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Resources
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Inspire

April 29, 2010 | Issue 14

A scientific mind

Lucy Patterson talks to Yasemin Koc from the British Council about scientific thinking as a versatile tool for life.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Profiles
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Inspire

December 8, 2009 | Issue 13

Why is science important? website, By Alom Shaha

Why is science important? “It helps us find out what on Earth is going on.” “It can lay the groundwork for a great career.” “It is our best chance for tomorrow.” “It provides us with opportunities and choices.” These and more statements can be found on Alom Shaha’s webpage, Why is…

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Resources
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Inspire

April 22, 2009 | Issue 11

How to write a good science story: writing competition

Rebecca Skloot tells Sonia Furtado and Marlene Rau how she became a science writer, where she finds inspiration for her stories - and invites you to enter the Science in School science writing competition.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Events
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Inspire

December 10, 2008 | Issue 10

The winding road to science journalism

Originally, Nadia Salem wanted to become a research biologist and find a cure for cancer. Today, she is a reporter for Nano, a daily science magazine on German-language TV. Nadia talked to Marlene Rau about the unpredictability of life and the joys of being a science journalist.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Profiles
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