Posts by Elizabeth Dangerfield

About Elizabeth Dangerfield

Elizabeth Dangerfield was a science teacher in colleges in the ACT. She developed innovative curriculum and wrote two books for teachers on how to use a children’s science approach to teaching physics. She was secretary of the Australian Science Teachers Association. View all posts by Elizabeth Dangerfield →

14 Dec

Philosophy & Psychology

Can reason survive in a sea of emotion?

We are facing the growing challenge of how to respond incisively and effectively to curb the movements away from rational thought and t...

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29 Oct

The case against going nuclear

Is nuclear energy the magical solution that will reduce our use of fossil fuels, save us from global warming, and allow us to continue ...

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13 Aug

Feature series, Science & Health

From my brush with breast cancer, I know the value of science – and the need to defend it – more than ever

This article is part of our ‘Celebrate Science’ feature series to mark National Science Week, 10-18 August 2024. Many people are no...

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24 Jun

Philosophy & Psychology

How asking the right question opens the path to deep knowledge

According to all the advice on how to win friends and influence people, I should start this essay by explaining how the following words...

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17 Aug

Feature series, Science & Health

Teaching science to children

This article is part of our ‘Celebrate Science’ feature series to mark National Science Week. It was originally published in the...

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