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Get interactive at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

by Emily

If your children are getting restless, then you'll need something to stimulate and interest them. An attraction calling itself "the Mother Earth of all adventures" might just do the trick!

Dynamic Earth is an interactive exhibition that lets visitors explore the planet's history, present and future...

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Educational Days Out: The Observatory Science Centre, East Sussex

by Emily

Many of us visit the Sussex coast during the summer holidays for its beaches. Why not combine your stay in Sussex with some educational fun as well?

The Observatory Science Centre in Hailsham, East Sussex has lots of interactive activities and equipment on hand for young astronomers and science fan...

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Get down to Glasgow Science Centre

by Emily

Are you north of the border with a bored brood on your hand? Well, we have a super science idea that's sure to entertain your troops.

This week we focus on one of Scotland's most vibrant educational places - the impressive Glasgow Science Museum located, unsurprisingly, in Glasgow. A good mix of le...

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Debate of the week: Tougher exams for Science GCSEs

by Emily

Science education has been under scrutiny over the past few years. According to various experts, not enough pupils are studying the sciences and the subject is not taken seriously enough, with other, newer subjects such as media studies becoming more popular with students.

This time it's the turn o...

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5 online resources for Combined Science tutors

by Emily

Combined Science, otherwise known as Double Award Science, was first brought onto the curriculum in the 1990s as a modern and integrated way to teach the Physics, Biology and Chemistry. It is now very popular with schools as it represents a timetable-friendly way to get all pupils studying Science.

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