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Go see the sea!

The Christmas holidays are just over and after a few days of everyday life we already long for the holidays again. Spring season can’t come fast enough – so how about a few relaxing days at the seaside then? For…

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Classroom Materials, Mathematics, QPsM
Animal footprints

Summer or winter, spring or autumn… Probably you have all seen them in the sand, soil or snow; animal footprints! But what can they tell us? Have a look at the drawing below. Based on what you know about animals,…

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Biology, Classroom Materials, General Science, QPsS
I spy with my little eye!

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…

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Classroom Materials, Physics, QPsS
Mirror, mirror on the wall…

… 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…

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Classroom Materials, General Science, Mathematics, QPsS
Water 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…

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Classroom Materials, Geography, Interdisciplinary teaching, Mathematics, QPsGE
Leaf carpet

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…

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Classroom Materials, Mathematics, QPsM
Off on holiday!

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…

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Classroom Materials, Geography, Interdisciplinary teaching, Mathematics, QPsGE
On Fire!

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…

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Classroom Materials, Mathematics, QPsM
April Fools?

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,…

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Classroom Materials, Mathematics, QPsM
Love is all around!

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…

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Classroom Materials, Mathematics, QPsM
Round up, please!

‘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…

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Classroom Materials, Mathematics, QPsM
COMPASS Lesson Unit on Water Shortage

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…

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Classroom Materials, General Science, Interdisciplinary teaching, Mathematics