- AsapSCIENCE
Think:
A fun song about how Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Math are inter-related!
- AsapSCIENCE
Try This Out:
Count the total number of lab rules in the whole song!
- WIRED
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Using what you've learnt about the Scientific Method, design an experiment to test which aeroplane design can fly the furthest!
- Veritasium
Think:
Isn't it true that we are always seeking to confirm our own theory (i.e. looking for "white swans"), rather than trying to find the "black swans"?
- Vox
Think:
Think of other examples of biomimicry around us!
- Biomimicry Institute
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Check out this website (click image) to find out more inspiring examples on how we are learning from nature to solve human problems.
- The Royal Institution
Try This Out:
Which experiment intrigued you most?
Find out more about the science behind it and how it works!
- Scientific Animations
Think:
What are some benefits of scientific discoveries?
- TED-Ed
Think:
What are some benefits of scientific discoveries?
"Didn't know this fact about wearing masks... Passing on this info... May be useful to many"
This fake news was circulated during the start of circuit breaker, and is a highly relevant example about the importance of fact-checking
(Due to this, The Straits Times even posted an article to educate the public here)
"Our customer complained that the hole was the wrong size and sent us this photo to prove it."
Based on your knowledge of Vernier Calipers, what is funny about this complaint?
"Good to see more and more water companies refusing to put dihydrogen monoxide in their bottles!"
What is funny about this conversation?
- TED-Ed
Think:
What questions is science unable to answer? (limitations of science)
- Nigel John Stanford
Try This Out:
Research more about each of the experiments featured - e.g. Chaldni Plate, Ruben's Tube, Tesla Coil and Ferro Fluid.