Studying the red planet
22 Feb 2021

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
How to live in space: what we’ve learnt from 20 years of the International Space Station
19 Nov 2020

How to live in space: what we’ve learnt from 20 years of the International Space Station

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November 2 marked 20 years since the first residents arrived on the International Space Station. The orbiting habitat has been continuously occupied ever since. This fascinating article describes 20 years of life on the ISS and its importance on society. … Continued
Milky Way’s supermassive black hole flings star across the galaxy
18 Nov 2019

Milky Way’s supermassive black hole flings star across the galaxy

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A star has been yeeted by the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy like a drunk ejected by a club bouncer. Suitable for delivery alongside the year 7 or 10 Earth and Space Sciences and year 10 … Continued
Answers With… Assoc Prof Alan Duffy
13 Nov 2019

Answers With… Assoc Prof Alan Duffy

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Associate Professor Alan Duffy Associate Professor Alan Duffy is an astrophysicist at Swinburne University of Technology and Lead Scientist of the Royal Institution of Australia. His research involves creating model universes on supercomputers to understand how galaxies form and grow … Continued
Why India’s moon mission should be classed a success
13 Sep 2019

Why India’s moon mission should be classed a success

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While India’s Chandrayaan-2 mission didn’t go exactly to plan, there is still a lot to gain from the mission. This article could be used with students studying Physical or Earth and Space Sciences in year 7 and 10. It would … Continued
Lesson Resource – The Egg Drop Challenge
17 Jul 2019

Lesson Resource – The Egg Drop Challenge

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The Egg Drop Challenge These resources are designed for students in Years 5 to 10. They aim to challenge students to design a method of lowering an ‘egg-stronaut’ to the ground, simulating how space agencies land rovers and landers on … Continued