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Top tips for engaging your STEM students

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growing plants), chemistry (e.g., performing chemical reactions) and physics (e.g., Geography students can demonstrate their understanding of contours by constructing a topographic model of a mapped landscape out of modelling clay. Or physics with music , to explore the frequency and pitch of sounds?

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Indoor STEM Activities for Kids

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As winter begins, keeping kids both physically and mentally active becomes a challenging task for parents and educators. The Magic of Kitchen Chemistry Chemistry is all around us, especially in the kitchen! This activity demonstrates key chemistry concepts and introduces hands-on learning concepts to students.

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Classroom resources for the new school year

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Chemistry Atmospheric chemistry – When we invent new chemicals, Dr Tran Nguyen studies how they react in the atmosphere and what this might mean for air pollution, acid rain and climate change. Physics Quantum physics – Associate Professor Jacquiline Romero is investigating quantum entanglement by experimenting with photons.

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A rocky revolution: Can virtual 3D models transform the teaching of geology?

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Contour — a line on a map joining points of equal elevation. Geological features — physical features of the Earth (e.g., The physical exercise and numerous distractions commonly cause students to tune out from the lesson. At university, study geology or Earth science, or a related degree such as geophysics or physical geography.

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Does city life negatively affect wildlife?

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Equally, human activity impacts the natural world. Pathway from school to ecology • At high school and post-16, take classes in biology and geography. Ecology can also benefit from topics in chemistry and, even, physics,” says Sarah. Humans rely on and are affected by the natural world.

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

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The application has since been taken up by lots of agencies, including the Council for Environmental Equality at the White House. I went to university to study geography, then started a master’s in meteorology. I started studying chemistry because it seemed like something I would be able to get a job in.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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The ability to travel to reach educational or employment opportunities is essential for ensuring social equality. Davis has been working with Ashley Benítez Ou, a geography PhD student at the University of Connecticut, and their research has revealed significant differences in access to opportunities between different districts in Cusco.