In this article we show how similar principles can be used to move a polystyrene ball in a circular path.
With the advent of robotic telescopes and the wide-scale availability of the Internet in schools, it is now possible to carry out real investigatio
A look at resources that are available and how Tim Peake's mission to the International Space Station can provide an exciting context for spac
The objectives of ESERO-UK are more fully explained in the articles that follow, but essentially it seeks to promote the whole subject of space as
Techniques to promote understanding of the choices that have to be made about energy use.
This article outlines the Space Academy programme led by the National Space Centre from 2008 to 2011, with the stated goals of harnessing the inspi
A fresh look at how the recognised types of energy are classified.
Matter can be described and explained in a number of ways, using models of increasing complexity depending on the intended audience.
This article describes the design, delivery, evaluation and impact of a CPD course for physics and chemistry teachers.
In this special issue, we have tried to combine a celebration of the 400th anniversary of Galileo using a telescope to look at the night sky and al
An annual hands-on practical engineering day develops team skills and gives students a real taste of career possibilities.
A simple practical activity that uses various methods to help students understand the idea of the expanding universe.