Topics:
Biological Sciences – Ecosystems, Lifecycles, Living Things
Chemical Sciences – Mixtures and Separations, Atoms
Earth and Space Sciences – The Solar System, Big Bang Theory, The Changing Earth
Physical Sciences – Forces, Energy
Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering.
Concepts (South Australia):
Biological Sciences – Interdependence and Ecosystems, Diversity and Evolution, Form and Function
Chemical Sciences – Change of Matter
Earth and Space Sciences – The Earth’s Suface, Earth in Space
Physical Sciences – Forces and Motion, Energy
Years: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Senior Sciences
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
How to argue better about the environment (or anything else) – Australia’s Science Channel
Inspiring students with STEM – Australia’s Science Channel
ET ‘habitable zone’ much smaller than previously thought | Cosmos
Mathematics of scale: big, small and everything in between | Cosmos
Chernobyl is now a hugely important wildlife refuge | Cosmos
For Antarctic food webs, penguin poo is the gift that keeps | Cosmos
Word Count: 1004
Astrobiologists are thinking beyond just finding a near twin. This thought-provoking article would be well suited to all sciences from year 6 to 10 as well as Senior Sciences. It could provide a lots of talking points for students such as ‘why are we looking for life elsewhere?’ and ‘what could this mean for society in the future?’ as well as providing a clear interaction between all the sciences.
Interactive activity included.
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