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	Lab Notes has science lesson plans, activities, videos and many more useful resources for teachers. + The Surfing scientist + experiMENTALS + Ace Day Jobs + More ideas for experiments + Activities + Communicate, events and competitions + About Lab Notes

		The Surfing Scientist Ruben Meerman - aka the Surfing Scientist - provides great lesson plans, conundrums, teacher demonstrations and loads of fun science tricks. Latest science tricks Slap on a Cap - Here's a nifty way to put on a latex swimming cap that'll get you in the mood for summer… and possibly even particle physics. Air Head - Air heads don't usually concern themselves with vacuum physics but this one can't live without it. It'll make a terrific noggin for your next cardboard robot or a nifty decoration to hang from your ceiling. Fruity Paper Critter - Grab a lemon and a paper towel and discover yet another way to waste some of your valuable time. Remarkably simple, slightly scientific and surprisingly amusing. ..More tricks Teacher's stuff - lesson plans, conundrums and demonstrations Ask the Surfing Scientist The Surfing Scientist at your school
		the experiMENTALS Bernie Hobbs and Ruben Meerman are 'the experiMENTALS' - dedicated to making science entertaining as well as educational in this online video series. Latest episodes space 2006 - Holy badookas! Can Bernie & Ruben travel faster than light to outrun some scary space invaders? Won't Einstein be upset??? It's space travel, but not as we know it... ..More episodes Do an experiment - you know you want to! Quizzes
		Ace day jobs This online video series showcases young people in a variety of interesting careers. Latest cool job profiles Astrophysicist - Look for the origins of the universe's earliest galaxies Ophthalmologist - Specialise in eye health and surgery Technology usability specialist - Make technology easier for people to use ..More cool job profiles FAQs - on resume writing, job interviews, work experience and more Job Match - matches jobs with student's interests
		Hot Chips The Issaquah Experiment
		More ideas for experiments Balloon surfing - from Spark Glorious gravity - from Spark Smelly science - from Spark more experiments from Spark Roses aren't forever - from the Lab Belly Button Lint - from the Lab Magpie Survey - from the Lab
		Activities Ecology Diary Waterwatch Using Solar Power Cranes, Chains and Automobiles Female Engineer Switched on Girls Astronomy and Space Ecology and the Environment
		Communicate Teaching Science Forums - for adults (children must be supervised)
		Events and Competitions Event diary National Science Week ABC Science events 2005 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes in Education

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