New ‘law’ could inform glacier-flow models

New ‘law’ could inform glacier-flow models

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Equation designed to measure movement over soft ground. This article and associated student activity is suited to students in years 4, 6, 7, and 10 studying Physical and Earth and Space Sciences. They focus on the practical application of frictional … Continued
History of ideas: vaccines and immunisation

History of ideas: vaccines and immunisation

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As trials of COVID-19 vaccines kicks off, take a look back at the history of vaccination. These questions and attached student activity are suitable for students in years 8 and 9 studying Biological Sciences. They should be used to raise … Continued
Trekking alone across Antarctica taught me something about isolation

Trekking alone across Antarctica taught me something about isolation

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One of the world’s greatest living explorers, Tim Jarvis, is used to pushing himself to the extreme. So he’s worth listening to when he talks about dealing with isolation. Following the advice from Tim Jarvis, try the attached student activity … Continued
How to survive isolation and keep everyone calm

How to survive isolation and keep everyone calm

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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
Australia has hundreds of programs to get women into STEM, but are they working?

Australia has hundreds of programs to get women into STEM, but are they working?

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“The lack of women in STEM jobs exacerbates the national skills shortage and dampens Australia’s potential to lead the way in transforming our current industries and creating new ones.” Australia's first Women In STEM Ambassador, Lisa Harvey-Smith discusses the importance … Continued
Who creates the world? Engineers!

Who creates the world? Engineers!

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“This World Engineering Day thank an engineer, or talk to a young person about what engineers actually do, so we can create a world that works and a world that works better.” Highlight the importance of the development of engineering … Continued
10 Australian space innovations you need to know about

10 Australian space innovations you need to know about

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Inspire students by showing them some incredible STEM technology being developed around them right now. Use this article as an introduction to a discussion about future careers in STEM or even as a way to contextualise learning. You could follow … Continued
Avoiding the trap of perfectionism when studying

Avoiding the trap of perfectionism when studying

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The article below could be used to help students who are letting their strive for perfectionism get in the way of their studies. The strategies discussed would be useful all throughout students’ learning and should help to promote self-lead learning … Continued
Why do we procrastinate when it’s time to work and study?

Why do we procrastinate when it’s time to work and study?

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The article below could be used to advise students on strategies to beat the procrastination bug when preparing for assessments and exams. The strategies discussed would be useful all throughout learning and should help to promote self-lead learning and autonomy. … Continued
The must-do events during National Science Week 2019

The must-do events during National Science Week 2019

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Topics: Biological Sciences Chemical Sciences Earth and Space Sciences Physical Sciences Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology, Engineering Years: R, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 The internet of thoughts is coming | Cosmos Space tourism – a … Continued