Is science true?
Should we believe what science tells us? A philosopher of science comments on teachers’ responses to this challenging question.
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Should we believe what science tells us? A philosopher of science comments on teachers’ responses to this challenging question.
Shark skin is adapted for energy-efficient swimming in remarkable ways, some of which are now being copied by designers and engineers.
Dissect a chicken from the supermarket to discover the unusual pulley system that enables birds to fly.
Challenge your students to work out which exploits of comic-book heroes like Superman might actually be possible – given a miracle or two.
Typical school exchanges focus on language and culture – but you can also build a successful exchange programme around science.
Encouraging your students to create science videos can be a way of catching – and keeping – their attention.
We know that robots are good for mechanical tasks – but here’s a chemistry project for robots that don’t mind getting their sensors wet.
Using effervescent heartburn tablets, model the action of volcanoes to measure the intensity of the explosions and create your own measurement scale.
Folktales can be a great way to introduce hands-on science into the primary-school classroom.
Why not make science relevant to your students’ lives with some simple practical activities using tattoo inks?
Is science true?
Design inspiration: the secrets of shark skin
How do birds fly? A hands-on demonstration
Heroes and villains: the science of superheroes
Science without borders: an astronomy-based school exchange
Hooked on science
Chembot: chemistry with robots
Measuring the explosiveness of a volcanic eruption
Experimenting with storytelling
Science under your skin: activities with tattoo inks