Question 1

Cosmic Rays

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Cosmic rays are a very important part of outer space. Their study becomes important because they can tell you a lot about space composition, plus their effect on the human body. Cosmic rays also impact physical computing equipment that monitors environmental conditions.

Question 2

Cryo Frog

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Introduces students to the remarkable freeze-tolerance abilities of the North American wood frog and its real-world applications in medicine, biotechnology, and space exploration. Through hands-on activities using micro:bits and sensors, students will simulate the cryogenic process, including temperature calibration, monitoring, and triggering "cryo mode" to prevent freezing damage.

Question 3

Moo-teorologists

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In science, a hypothesis is used to test whether an idea or opinion is correct. We collect data using micro:bits and analyse it to determine if our hypothesis holds true. In this experiment, we will use micro:bits to investigate whether cows can predict rain by lying down before it happens.

Question 4

Power Down

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To be discerning users of technology, we need to understand how the ability to read and edit code can help to create energy-saving solutions for sustainability. Understanding how to set low power modes for devices such as virtual assistants and portable media devices means that we can reduce carbon emissions through measures like energy conservation.

Question 5

Llama Antibodies

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Ilamas and their antibodies and nanobodies, have enabled humans be to protected from deadly viruses such as COVID19. Understanding our relationship with nature is essential to gain a greater insight into the human immune system and genetics.

Question 6

Plant Partner

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Our wellbeing and survival depends on a healthy environment and its biodiversity and our relationship with plants helps us understand the natural world. By understanding how technology can be used to support and maintain healthy plans we can gain a greater understanding into how large corporations can play a role in environmental protection.

Question 7

Penguin Feet

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Penguin feet - nature uses the principles of heat transfer to avoid penguins freezing to death in the ice. We use this information to influence how we design space equipment. Through understanding this technology we can build more sustainable solutions to keep items hot and cold with minimal energy usage.

Question 8

Spider Silk

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Spider silk is a remarkable material found in nature - 5 times stronger than steel while being significantly lighter and more flexible. Developing an eco-friendly artificial version could revolutionise industries by reducing reliance on environmentally harmful materials like steel. It could also minimise the mass required for large-scale construction projects, such as bridges, leading to more sustainable and efficient design.

Question 9

Watering System

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Watering system and calibration - Automated systems can greatly assist humans, especially in addressing environmental challenges. To effectively utilise sensors for activating these systems, it is essential to calibrate any new setup. Proper calibration ensures that the system responds accurately to inputs and operates as intended.

Question 10

Particle Tracker

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Air pollution has an impact on biodiversity, uncovering far-reaching consequences for various ecosystems and species. By understand methods used to measure minuscule particles, we can shed light on their measurement techniques and tools.

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