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A challenge for students to design an experiment to measure force in circular motion

A case study is presented in which a group of secondary school students took on a task in which they had to design and implement a method to measur

Carlos Reigosa

Journal Article
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Two uses of smart materials

Easy ways to demonstrate temperature-sensing with thermochromic paint and to measure force with Electrolycra.

Catherine Dunn

Journal Article
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Science Note: Investigating friction and checking the understanding of variables using toys that both engage interest and promote understanding (open access)

Catherine Dunn

Journal Article
Sustainability education Should it be an entitlement for all UK pupils? Is time running out for action on climate change?

Feature: Sustainability education - Should it be an entitlement?

What does effective ‘Environmental’ or ‘Sustainability Education’ look like? How does this link to best practice STEM education? 

Margaret Fleming

Journal Article

Breaking a rod: combining impulse and inertia (open access)

A method of demonstrating the unexpected effect of rapid collision with a large mass.

Nuri Balta

Journal Article

A potent mix: when science and poetry combine

In this article we look at where science is hiding within the lines of poetry and how that can encourage greater obsevation skills.

Verity Jones

Journal Article
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