Studying the red planet

Studying the red planet

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As new probes reach Mars, here’s what we know so far from trips to the red planet. This resource covers science outcomes across all sciences from Years 5-10. It may be of particular interest to students learning about the needs … Continued
Explainer: How to make a vaccine

Explainer: How to make a vaccine

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Inside the Australian manufacturing process of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. This resource is best suited to Chemistry and Biology students in Years 8, 9 and 10 who are learning about cells and chemical reactions. It details the steps involved in manufacturing … Continued
Fire, floods and ice

Fire, floods and ice

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How Antarctic science helps us understand Australian weather and climate. The last Australian summer delivered hot weather and bushfires on scales not recorded before, followed closely by heavy rains and flooding. Why then, should we be thinking about science on … Continued
Snakey sine waves

Snakey sine waves

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The physics of sidewinder snake movement. This article is best suited to Year 9 Physics students to combine an understanding of Physics and Biology. It looks at how specific snakes have adaptations that allow them to move in the motion … Continued
Is Lithium the energy answer for Australia?

Is Lithium the energy answer for Australia?

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As the demand for renewable-energy technologies skyrockets, so has the global search for their constituent materials, like lithium. Since Australia mines over half the worlds lithium, we have a responsibility to mine it in a sustainable way. In this resource … Continued
Stark legacy: secrets of dire wolves revealed

Stark legacy: secrets of dire wolves revealed

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Forensic DNA reveals dire wolves are their own species. This interesting resource is best suited for Year 10 Biology students who are learning about genetics, evolution and fossil evidence for natural selection. It demonstrates how scientists use this knowledge to … Continued
Exploring Einsteinium

Exploring Einsteinium

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The first measurements of the synthetic, highly radioactive element have been taken by researchers, but what is Einsteinium? This resource is best suited to Year 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry students who are learning about elements, the periodic table and … Continued
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021

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On Thursday 11th February 2021, the world celebrates the amazing contribution that women and girls have had to science. Watch, read and listen, and get to know the amazing Women in STEM that we have featured throughout the year. They’ve … Continued
Biology by the numbers

Biology by the numbers

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Biological sciences and maths have a growing friendship. This article highlights the importance of a connection between Biology and Mathematics. It is best suited for Biology students in Years 8 and 10 who are learning about cells or mathematical modelling. … Continued
Tectonic timelapse

Tectonic timelapse

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This just in: one billion years of Earth’s history in 40 seconds. This mesmerising timelapse video and resource are best suited to Year 9 Earth and Space students who are learning about plate tectonics and how the Earth has changed … Continued