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Long live bamboo sticks
Bamboo is a technique developed by artist Antoon Versteegde. Bamboo sticks are connected with elastic bands to create large works of art. We look at some of his works, and also examine bamboo sticks ourselves to discover what makes them so strong. …
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Become a Styrofoam architect
The students get to work like real architects: after a short introduction to force distribution and strength theory, they learn the different techniques to design and construct an apartment building with our super fun Styrofoam cutters. But their …
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Themed tour Hatsjoe… health: About health, hygiene and pandemics in Roman times
There is no denying that Covid-19 is having an unprecedented impact on our society. The Romans too were repeatedly plagued by ruthless epidemics. Based on the attributes of the Roman physician Galenus and the Goddess Hygieia, we take young and old …
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The history of the bicycle: Overview
This article covers the evolution of the bicycle in five steps, from balance bike to bicycle.
- Laufmachines and hobby horses
- Pedals on the balance bike
- Higher, faster and... more dangerous
- the tricycle
- A safety on pneumatic tires
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DIVA: Museum of diamonds, jewelry and silver
DIVA is the museum for diamonds, jewelry and silver located in Antwerp, the diamond capital of the world.
DIVA museum tells the story of the expert design, making and trading of diamonds, jewelry and silver.
You can also visit the DIVA collection …
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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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Smithsonian Learning Lab: Lesson Preparations
Site where you will find English lesson plans for:
- social studies;
- art;
- history and culture;
- science and technology;
- math;
- physical education;
- languages.
Each lesson plan states which target group it is intended for. In addition, the lessons often …
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Paper creation: Photo step-by-step plan
This document explains step by step how to make your own paper.
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Pixar in a box: Khan Academy exposes the secrets of Pixar animation
Pixar in a box is a collaboration between Disney's Pixar and Khan Academy. The series of (English) video lessons and accompanying exercises go through the production process of an animation film. The artistic as well as the mathematical and …
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3D printer in the classroom: Lesson suggestions
Encouragement to use a 3D printer at school. Some ideas are presented for four different themes: Halloween, Valentine, Christmas, Easter, summer
Source images: own creation within Tinkercad.
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Flemish Architecture Institute
The Flemish Architecture Institute (VAi) is the main point of contact for information about architecture from Flanders and Brussels. It creates a meeting place for everyone who wants to create, share and experience architecture.
We organize …
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Laser cutting: Operation
Lies explains how a laser cutter works. A laser cutter is a rapid prototyping application that can quickly transform a digital design into an actual construction.
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