Watching the night sky full of stars, one naturally starts to wonder about the secrets the universe might bare. While people used to think that the starry sky is inhabited by gods and monsters, today we try to reconcile our…
… I think you’re not working properly anymore! We all know this scenario: We don’t leave the house without a critical glance in the mirror. Scientists have long since known that how we perceive our outer appearance relies mainly on…
“Who helps carry groceries?” Who doesn’t know this question when parents come back from the supermarket? Then it’s time to carry bags, and even worse, carry water crates! If the bottles are even made of glass, you can hardly lift…
During autumn the leaves of trees change color from green to yellow, orange and sometimes even dark red. And next they fall down, announcing winter time. Would you like such a leaf carpet in your bedroom? Children enjoy the great…
Finally it is summer: The suitcases are almost packed, the summer holidays are just around the corner! Where are you going this year? Summer is the main travel season for most people: Off to exotic locations, get on a plane…
Lukewarm summer nights and the smell of barbecue parties are in the air. In summer, sitting outside in the garden with your family or friends – what could be better? Of course, when sitting together under the open sky, candles…
An egg in an egg? Only an april fools joke? No, they really exist! But only very seldomly. The probability of finding such an egg is 1: 100.000.000! An egg in an egg. This means that after opening an egg,…
New year, new luck! Why not start it by implementing some of those new years resolutions? How about a romantic profession of love to your sweetheart, for example? Is there anything more romantic than professions of eternal love to your…
‘That is thirtynine dollars and ninetyseven cents, please!‘ Oh dear, why always such an odd amount of money? And what should I then do with the 3 cents left? A typical situation at the checkouts at German supermarkets: You get…
This task lets students study and learn about water and water shortages to answer the question “Can water shortages in Europe (and elsewhere) be prevented?”. Students will complete various activities in math and science, applying knowledge from both areas. The…
Swimming water quality is checked annually using standard EU guidelines. In this unit, students will explore these guidelines, assess local water quality, and use biology, chemistry, and math to provide advice to the local tourist office based on their findings….
This task lets students explore the importance of using solar energy in transportation using math, science, and technology, applying knowledge from all three areas. Building on existing understanding and working on interdisciplinary activities, students will design, build and operate a…
