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How does a researcher work using yeast as an example?
Topics adressed:
Science lessons: gaining knowledge / trying out scientific working methods
Science and technology: Experimentation, diversity of life, exploring life forms, investigating the adaptability of living organisms.
Biology: Cells, use of yeast in food production, enzymes catalysts
AEROGELS – Research for our everyday lives
Topics adressed:
- Gain insights into the production and application of aerogels
- Research what aerogels are used for
- Experimentation: Making and drying gels, measuring and documenting changes in volume
- Learning that, in addition to the known states of matter, there is also the supercritical state and what advantages this offers
- Career education & study orientation – from bachelor’s degree to postdoctoral lecturer or professor
- Get to know aerogels and their importance or limitations as insulating materials
Soil types and their water absorption: Which soil does my plant need?
Topics adressed:
Science: Planning and carrying out experiments, presenting and exchanging observations, material properties, weather and climate
Science and technology: Land degradation and soil protection
From Helicopter Design to Mechanical Engineering
Topics adressed:
Science: Create building instructions and plans.
Science and technology: Representing solids (cuboids, cubes, triangular prisms), mentally changing the position of geometric objects, producing sketches of simple planes and spatial situations.
