The possible reason girls are less likely to pick STEM careers

The possible reason girls are less likely to pick STEM careers

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Girls score the same in maths and science as boys, but higher in arts – this may be why they are less likely to pick STEM careers Last month, the Australian Academy of Science published a report showing the COVID-19 … Continued
Best of: Acids and Alkalis

Best of: Acids and Alkalis

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Our best of series, published regularly, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Acids and Alkalis for year 9, 11 and 12 students studying Chemical Science. Australian Curriculum Code: ACSSU179 Year 7: "Chemical reactions, … Continued
While some science stereotypes change, others confound kids’ ambition

While some science stereotypes change, others confound kids’ ambition

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While Aussie school students may no longer think of scientists as just men, media stereotypes of weird scientists and explosions still stick in their minds. This resource should be used alongside STEM Pack 1: Unconscious Bias to challenge thinking and … Continued
The unexpected and fascinating history of clinical trials

The unexpected and fascinating history of clinical trials

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Clinical trials to find effective and safe medicines and treatments have a history stretching 1000 years from China to modern-day Australia. Use this resource to demonstrate how medicinal science has evolved and been refined throughout history with students in years … Continued
Alien frog invasion wreaks havoc on natural habitat

Alien frog invasion wreaks havoc on natural habitat

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The spotted-thighed frog will devour almost anything that fits into its mouth, with devastating impacts on ecosystems. This article about an introduced frog species is well suited to biology students in years 6 and 7 who are learning about the … Continued
Best of: Renewable Energy

Best of: Renewable Energy

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Our best of series, published regularly, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Renewable energy for year 7 students studying Earth and Space Science. Australian Curriculum Code: ACSSU116 Year 7: "Some of Earth’s resources … Continued
Teaching Indigenous perspectives meaningfully

Teaching Indigenous perspectives meaningfully

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‘I spoke about Dreamtime, I ticked a box’: teachers say they lack the confidence to teach Indigenous perspectives. This article is designed for teachers to provide tips on ways to integrate Indigenous perspectives into lessons without being tokenistic. It emphasises … Continued
STELR Wind Turbine Investigations

STELR Wind Turbine Investigations

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This series of videos show investigations using STELR wind energy packs to build the most efficient wind turbines. If you want to transform the energy in wind into electricity, you want machines that do this as efficiently as possible – … Continued
Best of: Plate Tectonics

Best of: Plate Tectonics

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Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Plate Tectonics for year 9 students studying Earth and Space Science. Australian Curriculum Codes: ACSSU180 Year 9: "The theory of … Continued
Best of: Specific Adaptations

Best of: Specific Adaptations

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Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Specific Adaptations for year 5 students studying Biological Sciences. Australian Curriculum Codes: ACSSU043 Year 5: "Living things have structural features … Continued