Articles

Issue 66

Sustainability in the classroom: teaching materials from Science on Stage

Act now for the Sustainable Development Goals: explore resources developed by European teachers bring the science of sustainability into the classroom.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Earth science, General science, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability
   

Towards sustainable nutrition: could mealworms provide a solution?

Mealworms are insects with a high nutritional value and could provide a source of animal protein that is more sustainable than traditional livestock.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health, Science and society, Sustainability
 

CERN Science Gateway: a guide for teachers

Discover CERN’s brand-new science education and outreach centre in Geneva, Switzerland: CERN Science Gateway!

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Careers in STEM, Engineering, Physics, Science and society

Grimy windows could be harbouring toxic pollutants

Dirty windows can harbour potentially harmful pollutants under protective films of fatty acids from cooking emissions – and these can hang around for long periods of time.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, Health, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society
 

Explore enzymes and the science of lactose intolerance using lactase tablets

Lactase tablets for managing lactose intolerance can be used in the classroom to explore the biochemistry of sugars and the properties of enzymes.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health, Science and society

Simple biofuel cells: the superpower of baker’s yeast

Redox reactions carried out by inexpensive baker’s yeast during breadmaking can also be used to demonstrate biofuel cells in the classroom.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Sustainability
 

A twist on the candle mystery

Three candles of different heights are lit in a closed space. Surprisingly, the longest candle goes out first. Can you solve the mystery?

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

Colour science with lasers, gummy bears, and rainbows

Shine a light on the science of colour: create and combine rainbows and explore how colours arise through reflection, absorption, and transmission.

Ages: <11, 11-14;
Topics: General science, Physics, Profiles, STEAM