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Crispr: Crash course
The gene editing technique CRISPR unleashed a true revolution in science. How exactly do genetic scissors work? Eos editor Kim Verhaeghe experienced this for himself during a crash course in Crispr in the lab of Joleen Masschelein at KU Leuven and …
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Financial briefcase
Buso De Pinker worked out a financial briefcase. Teachers, students, parents, support staff, CAWs ... were questioned to get an idea of what the students struggle with financially in daily life. The answers to these questions helped shape the …
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The relationship between global citizenship education and education for sustainable development
The Sustainable Development Goals promote global citizenship education and education for sustainable development as the ideal frameworks for bringing global challenges into the classroom. Due to their increasing popularity, the question arises …
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Flame tests with tea light holders
Metal salts dissolved in methanol color beautifully in the flame. These are very simple
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Synthesis of gold colloids from electronic waste
In this article, we discuss the synthesis of starch stabilized gold colloids, starting from gold recovered from electronic waste. The recycled gold was cleaned with concentrated nitric acid and dissolved in aqua regia. After evaporating the acidic …
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Synthesis of quantum dots from lemon juice
Fluorescent quantum dots are created when lemon juice is carbonated with a heating plate. This synthesis is simple and can be performed by secondary school students. Also view the accompanying video .
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Building learning labs and innovative learning spaces
A practical guide developed by European Schoolnet to support schools and teachers in the roll-out of STEM labs and a Future Classroom. The secondary school RHIZO Lyceum OLV Vlaanderen is described in this guide as a practical example.
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Europaklap: Podcast walk, European secrets in Leuven
Take the podcast walk Europaklap in Leuven and discover the secrets of Europe in this city centre.
A cultural walk in Leuven where students learn about five important Europeans and their link with Leuven:
- Europe and the Bull: Story of the Cradle of …
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Case studies as a working method in health sciences
In this article you will find information about the use of case studies as teaching methods in health sciences courses. You can use cases to develop learning content
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From a diverse book collection to an inviting reading place: How schools build a quality reading environment
36 primary and secondary schools started a process in January 2021 where they will develop a high-quality reading environment, supported by a supervisor.
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Which book lending systems can you use as a school?
Books are indispensable in a school. Many schools are looking for a suitable lending system for their school or classroom library. This article by Everyone Reads provides an overview of existing (paid and free) lending systems.
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Making artwork from cardboard boxes during warehouse work class
Students use learned techniques (using cutter knives, operating tape roller, ...) to make a robot with boxes.
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