Articles

Advent calendar 2012

Welcome to the Science in School Advent calendar, packed with inspiring teaching ideas for Christmas, winter and the end of term.

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

Issue 25

Welcome to the twenty-fifth issue of Science in School

The print copy of this issue of Science in School has a mass of nearly a quarter of a kilogram. But do you know how a kilogram is defined? 

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Uncategorized

The mystery of altruism

Does true altruism exist? And can science provide the answer?

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

Weighing up the evidence: what is a kilo?

​We all know what a kilogram is – or do we? Researchers worldwide are working to define precisely what this familiar unit is.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Chemistry
       

The changing face of orthodontics

Many of us have had our teeth straightened with braces. Few people know, however, that orthodontics involves a great deal of fundamental science and fast-moving technology.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Health
       

Science in the open: bringing the Stone Age to life for primary-school pupils

​Taking pupils out of the classroom opens up a whole range of activities for teaching young children about the natural world.

Ages: <11;
Topics: General science
         

Galileo and the moons of Jupiter: exploring the night sky of 1610

​Learn how you and your students can use mathematics to study Jupiter’s moons.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Astronomy / space
     

Exploring scientific research articles in the classroom

Learn how to use research articles in your science lessons.

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

Movers and shakers: physics in the oceans

Contrary to the popular saying, deep waters are often far from still – which is just as well for marine life. Activities using simple water tanks are a good way to find out about the physics at work beneath the waves.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Physics, Earth science