Chemical Sciences Archives - Education

10 Dec 2021

How does 3D printing work?

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Additive manufacturing has extended past manufacturing and into prototyping, fashion and even medicine. Learn about the different 3D printing devices and the pros and cons of each. This resource is best suited to Year 8 and 10 Chemistry students looking … Continued

2 Dec 2021

Toothpaste Truths: the chemistry of toothpaste

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

What goes into the pea-sized splotch of brush-additive paste with which (most of us) start and end each day? Ellen Phiddian gets up close and personal with the ingredients on the label. Apply knowledge of elements, compounds and chemical reactions, … Continued

24 Nov 2021

Exploring history through a 2000-year ice core

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Antarctic scientists have analysed a 2000-year ice core record to find the link between Australian drought and greenhouse gases. Learn about Antarctic science and how research there impacts Australia in this resource for Year 8 and 10 Chemistry and Earth … Continued

16 Nov 2021

Why does cold air go down and hot air go up?

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Does cold air go down because the earth’s core is made out of magma and does hot air go up because it’s cold out in space – and does the circle repeat? - Neo, age 10 Learn about heat energy, … Continued

12 Nov 2021

How to grow plants on Mars

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Researchers find innovative way to improve soils on Mars for the cultivation of future colonising Earthlings. Learn how scientist have combined their understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Earth and Space science to develop a way to grow plants on Mars. … Continued

11 Nov 2021

What causes the oily film on black tea?

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Researchers take a closer look at the physics and chemist-tea. Learn about the compound responsible for the oily film on your tea in this resource for Year 8 Chemistry students. Word Count: 399 The oily film that sometimes forms on … Continued

4 Nov 2021

In Class With… Dr Alan Finkel

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, In Class With..., Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Get access to the biggest STEM names and brightest minds with our In Class With… series. Renewable energy powerhouse Dr Alan Finkel took on questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… event. With questions submitted by … Continued

3 Nov 2021

Making Water in the Antarctic Desert

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

The Antarctic ice sheet holds about 90 percent of Earth’s fresh water in 30 million cubic kilometres of ice. But there’s not a drop to drink, unless you pour some serious energy into making it. This resource is best suited … Continued

26 Sep 2021

Phenomena – Episode 2: Matter

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Energy is at the foundation of all change in the universe. Chemical reactions reveal explosive and vivid patterns that visualise the power and beauty of energy. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was … Continued

9 Sep 2021

Synthesis of ATP

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

A visualisation of the molecular mechanisms that power your cells and tissues, converting food and air into the flow of chemical energy that makes your body be alive. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival … Continued