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Catalyst edition 30: full magazine
This edition of Catalyst contains the following articles:
- A new unknown universe - This article looks the ways scientists have detected dark matter.
- Bringing wastelands to life - This articles explores the subject of astrobiology.
- From flat screen TVs to your smartphone - This article...
Catalyst Magazine is a science journal for young people aged 14 to 19 and their educators. It brings STEM subjects to life with insights into cutting-edge scientific research and industry R&D exploring the practical applications of complex science in the world around us. Catalyst magazine is a digital only...
Catalyst mini edition
In this mini edition of Catalyst magazine, marine biologists Magnus Johnson and Melanie Coull, from the University of Hull, explore just how little we know about plastic waste in the ocean.
The world generates 288m tonnes of plastic worldwide each year, but little is known about it's fate in the ocean once...
Choosing the right composite material
Taking inspiration from the Born to Engineer video from Nina Parsons, a young engineer who has combined her love of motorsport with a career in composite design, this resource supports students to increase their understanding of composites in a motorsport setting. Students will learn about different composites,...
Christmas computing ideas
This one page infographic gives a brief synopsis on and links to 10 fun computing activities, ideal for use at the end of term. All the activities are free to use and help children develop their computing knowledge and skills. Activities include animating festive related characters in ScratchJr or using a Crumble...
Clever sprites: how do computer characters find their way around
In this activity students experiment with a programme containing a path-finding algorithm. They look at the use of messaging in the programme and record how the length of time an algorithm takes to run is affected by changing the starting conditions.
ESA Climate Detectives is a competition that is open for students from the ages of 8 to 19. Teams of...
Colour questions
In this activity students observe what happens when water or fat soluble pigments are added to water, oil or both. They mix a water soluble ink or food dye with water and add oil. They then mix grated carrot with water before adding oil. The students record their observations, attempt explanations and suggest...
Comparing super villains: using spreadsheets to make comparisons
Tables that make comparisons are everywhere: from university league tables to price comparison websites, and in this activity students use spreadsheets to compare super villains. There are three parts to this activity (A) students use a comparison table to sort data and make charts about super villains; (B) they...
Computing ideas - end of term activities
Ten activities for the end of term to use in class with children to have fun whilst developing computing knowledge and skills. All activities are free to use, you will just need to sign in to access them.