Vicki Dennison
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Vicki Dennison has a Ph.D in molecular microbiology from the University of Sheffield, UK, and is a qualified secondary school science teacher.
Vicki's passion lies in inspiring people, and especially children, to see the science around them, and to get out there and 'have a go' at some simple, fun science experiments.
Vicki has recently started her own business 'Dr D's Science Days', offering science based activities within junior schools, or for children's birthday parties, with her (silent) business partner, Bert, who is a life-sized skeleton!
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Fun Activity – Make Your Own Juggling Balls at Virtually No Cost!
Juggling is great for improving hand to eye coordination, but juggling balls can be expensive. Why not let children make their own at virtually no cost?
Apr 22, 2012
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Seasonal Science: Signs of Spring - Busy Bees and Bug Hunting!
Spring is a great time to do some 'bug hunting' with children, but why do insects start to come out at this time of year? Here are some answers!
Mar 30, 2012
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Crafty Physics – Balancing Butterflies
This fun activity for children combines art, craft and science to explore the physics of balanced forces, and produce a decorative balancing butterfly.
Feb 29, 2012
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Useful Resources and Activity Ideas for Teaching Cell Structure
These online resources and activity ideas offer interesting, interactive ways of teaching and learning about eukaryotic cell structure and organelles.
Jan 26, 2012
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Introduction to Eukaryotic Cell Structure and Organelles
This overview of eukaryotic cell structure is intended to provide an introduction to the main sub-cellular organelles as a starting point for further study.
Jan 26, 2012
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Great Gift Idea: Can Reindeer Fly? – The Science of Christmas
Can Reindeer Fly - The Science of Christmas, by Roger Highfield, is a truly fascinating book, and a makes a great Christmas gift for science geeks.
Dec 9, 2011
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis – The TB Bacteria
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) is the bacterium which causes the potentially fatal infectious disease tuberculosis (TB).
Nov 9, 2011
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Great Gift Ideas for Science Geeks, Children and Teens
With Christmas approaching, now is the time to start thinking about gift ideas for the budding young scientist in your life.
Nov 4, 2011
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Cool Science Books for Teens and Young Adults
These science themed books contain cool, quirky, funny and gory science anecdotes in short, easily readable, sections and make great gifts for teens.
Nov 4, 2011
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Spooky Science – Hydraulic Egg Box Monsters
This activity introduces kids to hydraulics by making animatronic egg-box monsters. Great all year round - brilliant for a Halloween themed Science lesson!
Oct 11, 2011
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