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VR system formwork: Project InnoVET XR
This project resulted in a VR application about system formwork, in which students learn to virtually build a column and beam formwork.
The tool is available through the XR lending service of the Regional Technology Centers (RTC). Within RTC East …
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Crispr: Crash course
The gene editing technique CRISPR unleashed a true revolution in science. How exactly do genetic scissors work? Eos editor Kim Verhaeghe experienced this for himself during a crash course in Crispr in the lab of Joleen Masschelein at KU Leuven and …
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The annoying fruit fly also has countless scientific breakthroughs to its credit
The fruit fly has played a major role in biomedical research for more than a hundred years. The insect that colonizes the fruit basket in no time, is part of genetics, helps scientists to unravel the functioning of our body and the origin of …
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School vegetable garden manual
We eat all day long, but many children do not know that corn, strawberries and lettuce were once small seeds.
Through the school vegetable garden you can introduce children to the wonderful process from seed to plant. The school vegetable garden is …
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What happens to fruit waste in nature?
You may think that organic waste is easily broken down and disappears into the soil, but we wanted to test that anyway.
Curious about the result?
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Water scarcity hotspots: Background information
Using five stimulating photos, your students will discover what consequences the unsustainable use of water here can have in other places in the world. Each photo is accompanied by a brief description of the context and links to more …
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Living on a large water foot: Brochure
Freshwater is of vital importance, but more and more this valuable raw material is coming under pressure due to over-consumption and pollution. This brochure takes a closer look at the availability of freshwater in the world, the relationship …
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The water footprint: Background information
This brochure gives a brief overview of the water footprint, the link between our consumption and water supplies worldwide and gives tips on how you can use water more sustainably. This brochure packed with theoretical framework can be used as …
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InnoVET: Aquaponics
Aquaponics is the combined cultivation of fish aquaculture, and plants on water hydroponics, in a self-built, circular ecosystem. Using natural bacterial cycles, the fish's droppings are used to feed the plants. The plants filter the water …
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Museums open their doors digitally with adapted teaching materials
All museums are closed, but you can explore the collections in so many educational ways.
Just at moments like these, you can introduce children and young people to museums.Many employees have also developed adapted teaching materials and tips to …
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The measuring box: A suitcase with measuring instruments
The measuring box is a suitcase in which you can find useful material for the first degree a-current and b-current. On the basis of this material, the students become acquainted with the various measuring instruments that will be discussed in the …
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Apollo - 50 years of the moon landing
Half a century ago, Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon. A total of twelve astronauts would be walking around on our nearest neighbor. The first moon landing kept the whole world glued to the TV set, the last flight received hardly any …
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