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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Given the invisible nature of gases, how can we teach students how gases are produced, how they react, and how they release energy? 💨🔥 This teaching resource from our magazine shows a clever way to do so: scienceinschool.org/article/2022... #EduSky

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In our latest issue, we published a hands-on teaching activity that tackles the common misconception of 'suction' and helps students understand the fascinating effects of atmospheric pressure and pressure differences using a simple syringe balance.💉✨ Read here: scienceinschool.org/article/2026...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Science in School's September edition is out! 📖🤩 Can language bias AI? Why do we need scientific models? How can we discover Earth-like exoplanets? Can Artemia teach us about life on Mars? Find answers to these questions and more in our new Issue 79: scienceinschool.org/issue/issue-... #EduSky

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Do you have something to share on AI or biomedicine for the classroom, such as an explainer article on current research or a classroom activity? Send us a short proposal or get in touch to arrange a Zoom call by email (editor@scienceinschool.org). ✍️ scienceinschool.org/submit-artic...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

To conclude our Science in School theme week on climate, we will shift our focus from trees to herbaceous plants. How important are these fast-growing plants in sequestering CO₂, just like trees? In this long-term school experiment, students will find out. 🌿 scienceinschool.org/article/2024...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

4/5 Climate in the Classroom theme week Trees are part of a global strategy to reduce CO2 levels. But how many trees are needed to offset one flight, for example? That is exactly what students will estimate in this teaching activity. 🌲 scienceinschool.org/article/2024... #EduSky

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

3/5 Climate in the Classroom: There are many obvious signs that our Earth is changing. But how do scientists track these changes? 🛰️ In this teaching resource, students explore & discuss interactive satellite maps that measure air pollutants. scienceinschool.org/article/2026... @education.esa.int

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

2/5 Climate in the Classroom🧊 In this classroom experiment, students will learn about the feedback model of action, which is renowned as one of the essential principles of climate literacy, and how the albedo feedback loop affects the decline of sea ice on Earth. scienceinschool.org/article/2025...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

To kick off our theme week, climate in the classroom, we are starting with a hands-on teaching activity on plankton! Developed @embl.org, this activity involves students using microscopes to observe plankton and discuss their role in the Earth's ecosystems. 🔬 scienceinschool.org/article/2026...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Science meets art. Science helps art. And sometimes, science is art. 🎨🔬 This week’s spotlight from our archive features an article exploring the many fascinating connections between science and art, with resources to inspire interdisciplinary teaching. scienceinschool.org/article/2017...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Kick-start scientific topics with the animated cartoon Professor Balthazar in the classroom! 🎬 Our Inspire article picks up on several episodes and shows how they can be used as discussion starters for topics like AI, space science, pollution & more. Read here: scienceinschool.org/article/2026...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

This classroom activity uses mist to make convection currents visible, turning it into something students can observe, question, & explain. 💨 Students are invited to make predictions, test explanations, and use evidence to understand what is really happening. scienceinschool.org/article/2023...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We would like to bring more articles on the fast-developing fields of AI or biomedicine into the classrooms. Can you help us? 🔍️ Send us a short proposal or get in touch to arrange a Zoom call by email if you have an article idea (editor@scienceinschool.org). scienceinschool.org/submit-artic...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Try these three simple hands-on experiments on induced currents! ⚡🧲 Students explore magnetic flux and develop an intuition for Faraday’s law of induction and Lenz’s law, using only a few commonly available materials. Read here: scienceinschool.org/article/2026...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

You are incredible! 🌍👏 Over the past three months, students from around the world have submitted their articles to our writing contest. It is inspiring to see so many young people engaging with science, sustainability, and science communication. Winners are announced at the beginning of October.

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The European Atlas of the Seas is a free, multilingual tool that lets students explore real data on natural and socio-economic features, supporting lessons on ocean science, geography, climate change, sustainability, tourism, and more. 🗺️ Learn more here: scienceinschool.org/article/2023... #EduSky

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Our Student Writing Contest is coming to an end soon. The last days before the submission deadline have started. Submit your articles! 🙌✨ All guidelines for the contest can be found on our website: scienceinschool.org/article/2026...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Do you already know the European Blue School Network? 🌊 In our latest issue, we introduce this inspiring initiative, where students explore real water and ocean challenges and develop a sense of responsibility for aquatic ecosystems. Read more: scienceinschool.org/article/2026... @ec.europa.eu

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Today is International Moon Day! 🌕🚀 What better day to feature this classroom activity from our archive, created by ESA (@esa.int), in which students explore gravity, Newtonian physics, forces and vectors, and the different conditions on Earth and the Moon? scienceinschool.org/article/2021...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Our new Understand article takes a deep dive into the familiar phenomenon of tides, discussing gravity, tidal forces, and various models that help explain what is really going on. A great read for connecting Earth science, physics, and maths in the classroom. 👉 scienceinschool.org/article/2026...

Bring current science into the classroom. The mystery of tides explained. You will read about it. Why there are usually two high tides a day, different models used to explain tides, and the maths behind this familiar ocean phenomenon. For ages 11 to 16.

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Can cola really make a rapid antigen test positive? 🧪 In this critical-thinking activity, students investigate a misleading science claim that became widely discussed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find the resource here: scienceinschool.org/article/2023... #EduSky #SciEdu

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Get the feeling of being a virus researcher! 🧬 Check out this great classroom resource, which connects the molecular biology of viral evolution with modern research on virus diagnostics and therapeutics: scienceinschool.org/article/2026... @europeanxfel.bsky.social #EduSky

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Taking part in the student competition? ✨ Do not forget to check our checklist before submitting your article. scienceinschool.org/wp-content/u...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

How can we help students imagine their own place in STEM? 💭 Last year, we introduced the platform LabXchange, and now it is time for a reminder! Read the article to learn more about it: scienceinschool.org/article/2025...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Teachers play a crucial role in helping girls feel that STEM is a space for them. That is why Girls Go STEM has created a Teacher Ambassadors Programme to support educators in shaping girls’ STEM journeys. ⚛️ Curious to learn more? Read here: scienceinschool.org/article/2026... #EduSky

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Submit your article by 1 August! 💬 If you haven't heard from us about the Student Writing Contest yet, you can find all the information you need here: scienceinschool.org/article/2026...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Looking for a hands-on way to teach gene sequencing? 🌱🧬 This activity lets students extract DNA from fruit and experience the challenge of gene sequencing through a creative word puzzle. Perfect for lessons on genetics and bioinformatics! Read here: scienceinschool.org/article/2024... #EduSky

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Science in School Student Writing Contest ✒️ Not sure whether your topic fits, who is eligible, what to submit alongside the article, or anything else? Just send us an email, we are happy to help and will reply as quickly as we can. Contact details: scienceinschool.org/contact/

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

How can one fertilized egg become so many different cell types when every cell carries the same genetic code? 🧐 In this article, we look beyond the DNA sequence and explore epigenetics, a fascinating layer of gene regulation! Read here: scienceinschool.org/article/2026...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Can wool waste become something valuable? 🐑🧪 By extracting keratin from wool, investigating its flocculation, and preparing a simple keratin-based hair conditioner, students discover wool waste valorisation and the circular economy. to the activity: scienceinschool.org/article/2024...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We've launched a student writing contest, with the three winning articles to be published in Science in School (+ additional prizes)! 🏆 Find all info here: scienceinschool.org/article/2026...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

What are your clothes actually made of? 👕🔬 In this teaching activity, you will find out! A fun way to teach circular fashion, chemistry, and conscious consumer choices. scienceinschool.org/article/2026...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Our Science in School informational poster is now available in Hungarian! You can download and print the poster from our website and put it up in the staff room, teachers’ office, lab, or corridor… (wherever you are allowed to do so). 📌 👉 scienceinschool.org/get-involved/

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Issue 78 is out! 🎉 From programmes that promote ocean literacy and gender equality in STEM to epigenetics, virus research, tides, and textile analysis, discover inspiring articles, science explainers, and step-by-step teaching guides for school! Dive right in: scienceinschool.org/issue/issue-...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

It's incredible that humans are able to build such technologies! 🤯 Today's spotlight from our archive takes a close look at XFEL technology @europeanxfel.bsky.social, which is a perfect complement to the topic of our current issue, Issue 77. Read here: scienceinschool.org/article/2016... #EduSky

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

What makes X-rays powerful enough to reveal structures down to the nanoscale? ⚡🔬 This article takes students into the world of cutting-edge research at the European XFEL @europeanxfel.bsky.social. Read here: scienceinschool.org/article/2026... #EduSky

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

How do scientists discover worlds beyond our own? 🌌 Our article spotlight from our archive provides the answer! It pairs perfectly with ESA's teaching resource in our latest issue, in which students use an exoplanet model to recreate the scientific process. scienceinschool.org/article/2020...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

What makes a good entry for our Student Writing Competition 2026? ⬇️💯 General info: scienceinschool.org/article/2026... #EduSky

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Are we alone in the Universe? 🌎🤔 In our current issue, @education.esa.int shares a teaching resource that introduces students to exoplanets and how they are studied with the help of a physical model and hands-on experiments! scienceinschool.org/article/2026...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

How was it possible to image a black hole? ⚫ Read today's article spotlight from our archive to find out more about how we have been able to image these mysteries of the galaxy, even though they do not emit light. scienceinschool.org/article/2023... #EduSky

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

SiS Writing Contest: We do not expect perfect English from students. What matters is the idea, the connections made, and the overall structure and tone of the article. 💬 Therefore, encourage your students to participate, regardless of their native language! scienceinschool.org/article/2026...

Student Writing Contest. Do not worry about perfect English! That is not what the competition is about.

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Discover how telescopes collect tiny amounts of light to study astronomical objects billions of light-years away! 🔭 In this article, the @eso.org explains how telescopes work, what influences image quality & what we have discovered with them. scienceinschool.org/article/2026...

Inspiring for the classroom. Explore the power of telescopes. The article talks about how telescopes work and why our eyes cannot see as far. How telescope components influence image quality, what we have been able to discover with them. For ages 11 to 19. Science in School.

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Student writing contest: Have a look at our AI guides! The student guide helps students reflect on how to use AI responsibly during the writing process. The teacher guide includes key discussion points and helpful resource links for supporting students. 🖥️ scienceinschool.org/article/2026... #EduSky

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We already know how to use sunlight as an energy source, but converting sunlight into a storable fuel – like plants do – remains a major challenge. Researchers at the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) @illneutrons.bsky.social are working on exactly that! Learn how: scienceinschool.org/article/2026...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Inform your students about our Student Writing Competition on the topic of sustainable and resilient tourism ✈️ All information can be found here: scienceinschool.org/article/2026...

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

What would the world look like if we could see infrared light? 👀 Learn how to transform an inexpensive webcam into a near-infrared camera with just a few simple modifications and use it to observe the infrared properties of everyday objects: scienceinschool.org/article/2022... #EduSky #Lightday2026

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The @cern.bsky.social Education team has developed a set of experiments exploring electromagnetic radiation, ionising particles, and their real-world applications in an engaging way in the classroom. ✨ Check it out here: scienceinschool.org/article/2026... #EduSky

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

We have published a guide to help students learn how to use AI responsibly in their writing. We have also published a guide for teachers, providing teaching resources and discussion topics to support students in this learning process. ✍️ available here: scienceinschool.org/article/2026... #EduSky

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Science in School @scienceinschool.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We've got another fascinating use case of plasma besides fusion energy production, which we discuss in our current issue. Find out more about a plasma-activated water reactor that could one day help tackle microbial sanitation challenges. 🤯 scienceinschool.org/article/2025...

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