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November 2, 2022 | Issue 60

From cycling to upcycling: learn about energy conversions by building creative installations from old bicycles

Set the wheels in motion: maximize your creativity by using old bicycle parts to create art installations and demonstrate energy conversions.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, General science, Mathematics, Physics, Science and society, STEAM

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November 2, 2022 | Issue 60

‘Defying’ gravity with a simple stroboscope

Seeing science in a new light: build your own stroboscope and use it to create beautiful optical illusions with water!

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Coding

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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

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September 1, 2022 | Issue 59

The mystery box challenge: explore the nature of science

Thinking outside the box: explore the nature of science by building LEGO mystery boxes and challenging your students to solve the puzzle.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: General science, Science and society

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September 1, 2022 | Issue 59

Playing with fire: stoichiometric reactions and gas combustion

Great balls of fire: Try these dramatic experiments with gases to illustrate stoichiometric reactions and combustion.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Physics

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September 1, 2022 | Issue 59

Hands-on seismology: constructing a school seismometer

Build a simple yet sensitive school seismometer for a hands-on exploration of seismology.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Earth science, Engineering, Physics, Coding

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September 1, 2022 | Issue 59

From drugs to climate change: hands-on experiments with Daphnia as a model organism

How do social drugs affect metabolism? How is toxicity measured? How does climate change affect water ecosystems? Promote active learning by investigating these questions with Daphnia.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, Health

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June 1, 2022 | Issue 58

Citrus science: learn with limonene

When life gives you lemons: use limonene to explore molecular properties with your students and show them the scientific method in action.

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

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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

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June 1, 2022 | Issue 58

Graphing stories

Sketch graphs from ‘story’ videos of everyday events to help students understand the basic features of graphs and how to interpret them.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: General science, Mathematics, Physics

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