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Teach
| Issue 67

How much carbon is locked in that tree?

Biology, maths, and the SDGs: estimate the CO2 absorbed by a tree in the schoolyard and compare it to the CO2 emissions of a short-haul flight.

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

Inspire
| 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
   

Inspire
| Issue 66

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

Understand
| Issue 66

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
 

Teach
| Issue 65

What are you drinking? Tap water versus bottled water

Which is better: tap or bottled water? Try these activities based on simple analyses, a debate, and a blind tasting to learn about drinking water and encourage sustainable habits.

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

Understand
| Issue 65

Objects in orbit: the problem of space debris

A waste of space: years of human activity in space have left thousands of objects in orbit around the Earth. Learn more about the risks they pose and what we can do about it.

Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Earth science, Engineering, News from the EIROs, Physics, Science and society
 

Inspire
| Issue 64

Save the date for Back to School with ESA 2023–2024

Space is a great topic for inspiring students while teaching curriculum-relevant science. Start now with ESA’s teach with space program.

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