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The vast majority of chemists with whom I come into contact recall that the first experiences that excited them about chemistry were either seeing or doing practical work.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Every year, CERN invites a group of high-school teachers to Geneva, Switzerland, to learn about particle physics – and how to teach it at school.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
How better to inspire thousands of schoolchildren across Europe than by motivating and educating their teachers? As Eleanor Hayes explains, that is the idea behind Science on Stage – a network of local, national and international events for teachers.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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;
Do you enjoy the drama of science? The colour, the smells, the intricacies? Why not follow science teacher Bernhard Sturm’s suggestions: let your students bring yet more drama into the classroom by (re-)enacting science, to help them visualise and remember the lesson.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Sonia Furtado and Marlene Rau report on the news from the national Science on Stage representatives.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Luis Peralta, professor at the University of Lisbon’s physics department, and Carmen Oliveira, physics and chemistry teacher at Casquilhos High School in Barreiro near Lisbon, describe the ‘Environmental radiation’ project, in which students become actively and enthusiastically involved in…
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Karen Bultitude introduces a set of simple, fun and memorable demonstrations using everyday ingredients to explain meteorological phenomena.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Molecules with Silly or Unusual Names shows that chemists do have a sense of humour, even though it may be a little ‘schoolboyish’ at times. Based on a website of the same name (www.chm.bris.ac.uk/sillymolecules/sillymols.htm), the book – as its name suggests – is a collection of the…
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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;
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Classic Chemistry Demonstrations: One Hundred Tried and Tested Experiments, By Ted Lister
Topics: Resources
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Particle physics close up: CERN high-school teachers programme
Topics: Events
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Science on Stage: heading for a country near you
Topics: Events
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Why is science important? website, By Alom Shaha
Topics: Resources
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The drama of science
Topics: Physics, Chemistry
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Science on Stage: recent activities
Topics: Events
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Radioactivity in the classroom
Topics: Physics, Earth science, Science and society, General science
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Take the weather with you
Topics: Physics, Chemistry
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Molecules with Silly or Unusual Names, By Paul May
Topics: Resources
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How to write a good science story: writing competition
Topics: Events
