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Inspire

February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

The European Atlas of the Seas: an interactive tool for ocean literacy

Looking for a user-friendly interactive map-based educational tool on the ocean? Dive into the European Atlas of the Seas!

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

Understand

February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

Clean energy for all: can sun and wind power our lives?

Can we meet all our energy needs with renewables? How can energy models help us to explore the future of energy? And how can we all become part of the energy transition?

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

Understand

February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

Hubble helps discover a new type of planet largely composed of water

A whole new world: you may have heard of rocky planets, gas giants and ice giants, but what about water worlds? Learn about the discovery of an entirely new planet type.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, News from the EIROs

Teach

February 1, 2023 | Issue 61

Cooking with sunlight and producing electricity using Peltier modules

Pocketful of sunshine: build a solar cooker and learn about the thermoelectric effect with Peltier modules.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Engineering, Physics, Science and society

Understand

November 2, 2022 | Issue 60

Colour in nature: true blue

Have you ever seen a blue cow? A blue apple? Or a blue tree? Blue is rare in nature, so why are some plants and animals blue?

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

Teach

November 2, 2022 | Issue 60

Design and build a smart lamp

Help students develop STEAM skills by building a smart lamp with this creative project that combines physics, programming, and art and design.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16;
Topics: Engineering, Physics, Science and society, Sustainability, STEAM, Coding

Understand

November 2, 2022 | Issue 60

Mars Express peers into Mars’ ‘Grand Canyon’

Recent images from ESA's Mars Express mission show two ruptures in the martian crust that form part of a mighty canyon system.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, News from the EIROs

Inspire

September 1, 2022 | Issue 59

Save the date for Back to School with ESA 2022–2023

Sparks students’ natural curiosity while learning about curriculum-relevant topics with ESA’s teach with space program.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Earth science, Science and society, Sustainability

Teach

June 1, 2022 | Issue 58

My favourite experiments – connecting teachers and ideas

All teachers have at least one favourite experiment that they are eager to share. Read on to learn more about monthly experiment sharing sessions and discover some low-cost physics experiments to try out in your own classroom.

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

Inspire

June 1, 2022 | Issue 58

Celebrating Gregor Mendel in his 200th anniversary year

Europe is throwing a party for Gregor Mendel. Cities and institutes in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, and the United Kingdom invite you to a year of events honouring the father of genetics.

Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, General science, Health, Science and society