Inspiring science teachers recognised by Prime Minister’s Prizes

Inspiring science teachers recognised by Prime Minister’s Prizes

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The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science recognises outstanding teachers for their efforts in inspiring students with STEM. This year, Sarah Finney from Stirling East Primary School and Samantha Moyle from Brighton Secondary School have been recognised for their inspiring work … Continued
Tuba Kocaturk – Designing the smart cities of the future

Tuba Kocaturk – Designing the smart cities of the future

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Video Length: 6:47 mins and 4:59 mins Tuba Kocaturk is at the forefront of bringing technology and architecture together in the smart cities of the future. Use both films linked below with students to raise awareness of skills and understanding … Continued
New insights into habitability of Venus

New insights into habitability of Venus

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Word Count: 582 Study finds lava flow didn’t contain water as previously thought. Use this article with students to demonstrate how scientific understanding changes over time depending on the evidence available at that time. This would be suited to students … Continued
Richard is a toxic pollution fighting hero

Richard is a toxic pollution fighting hero

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Word Count: 581 Richard Fuller is fighting to reduce toxic pollution around the world, improving the lives of millions of people. This career profile could be used with students in years 4, 6, 7, 9, and 10 studying Biological and … Continued
How do scientists know evolution is real?

How do scientists know evolution is real?

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Word Count: 791 The idea of evolution – that species change and evolve over time – is the foundation of biology. But how do scientists actually know it’s real? Use this article with students to discuss evolution by natural selection … Continued
Infrared imaging promises new insight into Plato

Infrared imaging promises new insight into Plato

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Word Count: 509 Ancient Greek text thought lost to age, ash and glue recovered through new approach. Use this article with students in years 6, 8, 9, and 10 to discover the vast amount of Chemistry and Physical science knowledge … Continued
10 Australian space innovations you need to know about

10 Australian space innovations you need to know about

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Inspire students by showing them some incredible STEM technology being developed around them right now. Use this article as an introduction to a discussion about future careers in STEM or even as a way to contextualise learning. You could follow … Continued
The engineer using nanotechnology to mend broken hearts

The engineer using nanotechnology to mend broken hearts

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Word Count / Video Length: 956 / 4:33 mins Hossein Tavassoli is working to mend broken hearts using an incredible nanotech breakthrough – and he wants to tell the world. Use this article and video with students to inspire them … Continued
Quantum computing milestone excites scientists

Quantum computing milestone excites scientists

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Word Count: 880 But quantum computers are still a dream. Use this article with senior students who have an interest in future technology in the field of Physics and Chemistry. The internet of thoughts is coming | Cosmos Space tourism … Continued
A new ‘iron dragon’ pterosaur

A new ‘iron dragon’ pterosaur

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Word Count: 403 and 720 A newly described species suggests that Aussie pterosaurs might have lived longer than we thought. Use both articles to show students the scientific developments around fossils and evolution happening in Australia. It would be suited … Continued