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How does a virus stop?
27 Jan 2021

How does a virus stop?

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
How does a virus stop? — Angela Gaganis, Year 1. This article is written for Year 1 students however it provides a basic explanation of viruses that is well suited to all year groups that want to learn about COVID-19 … Continued
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How to survive isolation and keep everyone calm
27 Mar 2020

How to survive isolation and keep everyone calm

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0
Isolation sucks, but with some expert tips (and advice from astronauts) you can make it more bearable. We know that lots of people, children included, are experiencing intense feelings of stress and anxiety as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic … Continued
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COVID-19 will devastate Aboriginal communities if we don’t act now
24 Mar 2020

COVID-19 will devastate Aboriginal communities if we don’t act now

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Existing chronic conditions and overcrowding means a real risk of COVID-19 wreaking havoc in our Aboriginal communities. The questions in this resource have been written for students in years 7-10 studying any science. The resource is designed for students who … Continued
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COVID-19: The Smart Approach
22 Mar 2020

COVID-19: The Smart Approach

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0
Why should we bother testing for COVID-19? And what difference does self-isolation make anyway? The Australian Academy of Science answers these questions, along with more, in two short videos. Reflect on the measures Singapore has taken during this pandemic and … Continued
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How to flatten the curve of coronavirus, a mathematician explains
20 Mar 2020

How to flatten the curve of coronavirus, a mathematician explains

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0
[PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article may since have been updated or refined.] A mathematician explains the science behind social distancing in an attempt to flatten the curve. This explainer article, alongside the accompanying student activity is an excellent resource … Continued
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Experts answer coronavirus questions and tips to reassure students
18 Mar 2020

Experts answer coronavirus questions and tips to reassure students

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
[PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article may since have been updated or refined.] Will our healthcare system hold up under the weight of coronavirus and what's the deal with herd immunity? Australian experts break it down and talk the facts. … Continued
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As the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak reaches Australia, here’s what we know
30 Jan 2020

As the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak reaches Australia, here’s what we know

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
[PLEASE NOTE: This is an article from the early stages of our understanding of Covid-19 and our knowledge and understanding has since been updated and refined since it was originally published] This is what we do and don’t know about … Continued
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