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Go on, be ExpeRimental and get stuck into science!

I have what I believe is the best job in the world, I spend my days as the Science Learning Manager at the Royal Institution (home of the famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES) coming up with ideas about how to get people excited about science. My goal is to make science accessible, enjoyable and meaningful for everyone, regardless of their background, location or previous experience with the…
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OVER A QUARTER OF CHILDREN WANT TO STUDY SCIENCES AT UNIVERSITY

27% of children would most like to study a STEM subject at university. A degree in Technology, Engineering or Physics appeals to just 3% of girls – vs 23% of boys. PROFESSOR BRIAN COX said, “If the Government really does want to make Britain the best place in the world to do science, then we need to open up the doors of our universities to the many thousands of kids who want to study STEM…
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Little scientist experiments: Sink and float

Here is another easy experiment made by our Little scientist to learn the sinking and floating concept. Tools: a beaker, tweezers. Extras: Water Small objects such as coins, cotton balls, cereal pieces, rocks, raisins, cork, etc Key science concept: Objects sink or float in water. What to do: 1. Fill the beaker with water. 2. Select a few objects to be placed in the water. 3. Predict…
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Little scientist experiments: Shiny pennies

Here is another easy experiment by Little Scientist Diego. He learnt that lemon juice is an acid and that Water is not an acid. And in the process he made a few pennies shinier 🙂 Tools: two beakers, tweezers, bigger bigger Extras: dull pennies, water, lemon juice, paper towels Key science concepts: Lemon juice is an acid. Water is not an acid. What to do: Check the video to follow the…
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