Topics:
Biological Sciences – Ecosystems, The Body
Chemical Sciences – Mixtures and Separations, Atoms, Solids/Liquids/Gases, Particle Models
Earth and Space Sciences – Renewable/non-renewable resources
Additional: Careers, Technology.
Concepts (South Australia):
Biological Sciences – Form and Function
Chemical Sciences – Properties of Matter, Change of Matter
Earth and Space Sciences – The Earth’s Surface
Years: 7, 8, 9
The internet of thoughts is coming | Cosmos
Space tourism – a launch Australia can’t afford to miss – Australia’s Science Channel
The little-known native foods about to change the world – Australia’s Science Channel
From 3D printing to bioplastic, seaweed just keeps on giving – Australia’s Science Channel
Corals can’t adjust to acidic oceans – Australia’s Science Channel
Scientists closing in on deadly frog fungus – Australia’s Science Channel
Using nets and turtle eggs to take maths outside the classroom – Australia’s Science Channel
Robots will need to understand why they’re doing work – Australia’s Science Channel
Inventing a breath test to detect diseases – Australia’s Science Channel
Aussie experts respond to report we’re all drinking microplastics – Australia’s Science Channel
Aussie experts respond to report we’re all drinking microplastics – Australia’s Science Channel
Can you know too much about yourself? | Cosmos
Chernobyl is now a hugely important wildlife refuge | Cosmos
For Antarctic food webs, penguin poo is the gift that keeps | Cosmos
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Aussie and Kiwi experts have their say on a new report that has brought microplastics back into the spotlight, finding that we’re all likely consuming them through drinking water. This article would be suited to students in year 7, 8, and 10 who are studying Biological or Chemical Sciences.
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