Honey Goes With The Flow
22 Oct 2020

Honey Goes With The Flow

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Honey coatings reverse the rules of viscosity. This resource is suitable for Year 7 and 8 Chemistry and Physics students learning about movement of liquids and hydrophobic forces.   Word Count: 459 Plug it into the wall Drops of honey … Continued
Can water be two types of liquid?
22 Jul 2020

Can water be two types of liquid?

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Researchers offer evidence to support decades-old theory about liquid water. Demonstrate an application of states of matter and particles to Chemistry students in years 5 and 8. Word Count: 492 Credit: Yu Liang Lim/EyeEm/Getty Images. Cold water behaves strangely. For … Continued
Working in… Earth Sciences – Solar Energy Storage Researcher
9 Jul 2020

Working in… Earth Sciences – Solar Energy Storage Researcher

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The Working In... series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before … Continued
This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep10: This is Lit
8 Jul 2020

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep10: This is Lit

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The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... Before turning this episode's featured object into trash, the Trash Can Man uses … Continued
The rocks below a famous crater
10 Sep 2019

The rocks below a famous crater

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Geologists examine what unfolded after that asteroid hit. This fascinating article could be used with students in years 4-10 studying any science. It would be particularly well suited when studying the changing Earth, extreme Earth events and solids, liquids and … Continued
D.I.Y Science – Make your own ice cream
17 May 2018

D.I.Y Science – Make your own ice cream

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The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to help primary school teachers and carers inspire a child’s curiosity in science. It's time to get hands-on. This episode shows … Continued