One of the ways of helping students find the answers to their difficult questions is to guide them to do some independent research. But how useful and easy is that? …
The nature of science is such that maths is interwoven within it. That often means that science teachers end up teaching or reinforcing mathematical concepts in their lessons. We asked …
Science capital is a concept which can help us understand the ways in which a person can engage with STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) and also why some people …
Science should be a place where students can learn to build arguments and critically analyse others. Developing opportunities where students are able to debate ideas can be a worthwhile exercise. …
If a student asked you ‘How will the Universe end?’ would you feel prepared to answer them? Well, even if the answer isn’t certain, scientists and astronomers have worked out …
The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, commonly referred to as the H-R diagram, is one of the most important diagrams in astronomy. Using this diagram, you can trace the evolutionary path a star …
How things appear to us depends on what happens to light before it reaches our eyes. The universe is a colourful place due to the different properties of light that …
As the old saying goes, what goes up must come down. But why does that happen? And does that always happen? Our understanding of what gravity is has changed from …
In Week 3, we’ll discuss the importance of linking education with the professional world of science and highlight some brilliant opportunities that can help your students connect with real science …
Light, in all its forms, is the astronomer’s tool for understanding our Universe and the objects we find in it. Although we can only see a small portion of the …
In Week 2, we’ll be providing you with opportunities to consolidate your knowledge and resources to use in the classroom for astronomy and space physics topics covered at Key Stage …
Newton’s Laws of Motion are a fundamental set of laws that help us understand the action of forces and why things move in the way they do. Newton’s First Law …
We want to give you the confidence and tools to teach inspiring science lessons. Not only will you learn with us, but you’ll also be invited to hear from other …
It is a question that can make even the most experienced educator break out into a sweat – why do we have seasons? Although the answer itself is fairly straightforward, …
Professor Sanjeev Gupta trained as an Earth geologist. But now, he works in a team that operates the Curiosity rover on Mars, planning out where the rover will explore! As …