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Communicating science
Emergency
Cell structure & function
Imagine you're working in Accident and Emergencyt. You have to make fast diagnoses and...
Addicted to energy
Energy resources
This activity, set in the context of choosing a birthday gift gets students thinking...
Time raiders - death of a mummy
Cells
In this activity, students take on the role of time raiders. They evaluate evidence...
Instant ice-cream
States of matter
This activity aims to show science skills put to use in a career. Students take on the...
Climate Futures Introductory Task
Human impacts
Climate change is a complex issue. In this introductory activity, students are asked...
Green Biker
Human impacts
Demand for green transport is growing. Companies are working hard to meet this...
Food for Thought
Human impacts
Customers increasingly demand food that has been produced with minimal damage to the...
Smart Energy
Human impacts
Through energy use, each UK home creates around 6 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year. ...
Garbage Gurus
Human impacts
More and more local councils are introducing food recycling schemes. This activity...
Backstage science
Work & power
The glitz and glamour of the Oscars is over for another year. But the work of...
Three Parents
DNA
Newcastle scientists recently created a human embryo with three separate parents. The...
Obesity and cancer
Food and digestion
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) has highlighted that few people realize that obesity is the...
Speedy sperm
7B Reproduction
Brazilian scientists have discovered that coffee makes sperm swim faster, and...
Mite Attack
Environment and feeding
A well-made bed looks harmless. Don't be fooled. It could be a serious health hazard!...
Ellen's moments
9L Pressure and moments
Ellen MacArthur demonstrated amazing skill, determination and endurance in her...
Green cars
Magnetism
Electric cars have a lot going for them. They're clean, silent and pollution free. But...
The Day After Tomorrow
Environmental chemistry
The global blockbuster 'The Day After Tomorrow' has reached British cinemas. Will the...
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Rocks
Japanese scientists plan to drill deeper than anyone else has ever dug – right through...
Stardust
Earth and Space
After a 3 billion mile journey, spacecraft Stardust has returned safely to Earth...
Pompeii: the movie
Rocks
Film-makers are making a film about the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius over...
Parched Summer
Photosynthesis
Water companies in the South of England are worried. Two dry winters in a row have...
Can Science catch a bomber?
7H Solutions
The tragedy in Madrid reminded us once again of the vital work done by those who...
Climate Change - what will YOU do?
Atmosphere & climate change
Science changes fast in this area! We are developing a new activity for this context,...
Hot Rocks
Generating electricity
Africa's Rift Valley straddles a constructive plate margin. Magma welling up from...
