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On the shoulders of giants: follow in the footsteps of Eratosthenes and measure the circumference of the Earth like he did 2300 years ago.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
What are slime moulds? And what do they eat for breakfast? Discover these fascinating giant microbes and explore chemotaxis and the scientific method with these slimy experiments.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Did you know that a squid’s brain is donut shaped, so that the oesophagus can pass through it? Or that squid have three hearts? Explore the fascinating physiology of squid in this hands-on activity.
Ages: <11, 14-16, 11-14;
Try your hand at Surfatron, a game that lets students experience the challenges faced by particle accelerator scientists while learning about the physics of waves.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Sweet understanding: learn about the science of honeybees and their sugary product through a series of hands-on activities.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Fabrics are not just for fashion: explore the processes materials science engineers use when selecting fabrics by designing a parachute.
Ages: 11-14;
Great and small: use this photomicroscopy project to explore the way structure relates to function and the links between science and art.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
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;
Fighting fake facts: When a Covid test shows a positive result with cola, does testing make sense? To answer this, one must understand how antigen tests and buffers work.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Pocketful of sunshine: build a solar cooker and learn about the thermoelectric effect with Peltier modules.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
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The Eratosthenes experiment: calculating the Earth’s circumference
Topics: Astronomy / space, Earth science, Mathematics, Physics
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Moving slime: exploring chemotaxis with slime mould
Topics: Biology, General science
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Squid dissection: a hands-on activity to learn about cephalopod anatomy
Topics: Biology, General science
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Surfatron: catch the wave of accelerators
Topics: Engineering, Physics, Resources
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To bee or not to bee: the biology of bees and the biochemistry of honey
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Science and society
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How do materials science engineers choose fabrics for parachutes?
Topics: Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Careers in STEM
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It’s a small world: using microscopy to link science, technology, and art
Topics: Biology, Engineering, General science, STEAM
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Introducing block coding: using the BBC micro:bit in the science classroom
Topics: Coding, Engineering, General science, Mathematics
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Much ado about nothing: spot misleading science claims and explore rapid antigen tests and buffers
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Health, Science and society
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Cooking with sunlight and producing electricity using Peltier modules
Topics: Engineering, Physics, Science and society
