A new way to analyse old things

A new way to analyse old things

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Researchers unveil updated method of carbon dating. This article is best suited to year 8 and 10 students who are studying Earth science and chemistry. It highlights the importance of an understanding of radioactive decay and the use of technology … Continued
Q&A: Eye and AI on the sky

Q&A: Eye and AI on the sky

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Thoughts on what technology does to astronomy. For students who want to find out about what’s going on in astronomy right now, what questions are being asked and which are being answered. This article could be used to inspire year … Continued
Why are viruses considered non-living?

Why are viruses considered non-living?

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Viruses lack many of the features that are the hallmarks of life. This explainer article is well suited to year 8, 9, and 10 Biology students who are learning about cells, viruses and living things. It is particularly appropriate for … Continued
Plug it into the wall

Plug it into the wall

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Chemists create ‘smart bricks’ for energy storage. This short article is suitable for year 8 and 10 chemistry and physics students. It demonstrates the importance of an understanding of energy storage and chemical properties in the development of technologies that … Continued
How a scientific spat over how to name species turned into a big plus for nature

How a scientific spat over how to name species turned into a big plus for nature

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For years a battle has raged about the rules of taxonomy. Scientist vs scientist. Comparisons to Stalin. But a conclusion may have been reached, with both sides happy. This article is best suited to Year 5, 7, and 10 Biology … Continued
Check out these awesome online events during National Science Week 2020

Check out these awesome online events during National Science Week 2020

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One effect of the current craziness is that there are more National Science Week events online than ever before – and that means more chances to get involved. Whether you're in school or at home, educating to the curriculum, or … Continued
Career Profile: Margaret Hamilton

Career Profile: Margaret Hamilton

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Margaret Hamilton helped land the Eagle and won many accolades, but wasn’t in the movies. Educate students about an inspiring software engineer and her incredible contribution to the Apollo 11 Moon landing. This is best suited to secondary school STEM … Continued
SCINEMA 2020: Student Workshop 4

SCINEMA 2020: Student Workshop 4

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Best for: Yr 10-12 students (but adaptable for others) Welcome to the forth and final SCINEMA Student Workshop of 2020. This session is designed for you to complete with your classes. There is a video to watch that directs students … Continued
Mars is the place (in space) to be

Mars is the place (in space) to be

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Three missions, three countries, one destination. Inspire year 5 students in STEM by showing them the huge achievements being carried out, around the world, right now by people who have an understanding of Earth and Space Science as they journey … Continued
My talk with Jane Goodall: vegetarianism, animal welfare and the power of children’s advocacy

My talk with Jane Goodall: vegetarianism, animal welfare and the power of children’s advocacy

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Dame Jane Goodall and Professor of Animal Welfare, Clive Phillips, discuss unique human characteristics, societies' moral obligations to animals, and conservation of the planet. This resource is best suited to Biology and Earth Science students in years 4, 6, 7, … Continued