Telling girls they don’t like STEM halves their involvement at any age
26 Nov 2021

Telling girls they don’t like STEM halves their involvement at any age

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An experiment tests gender stereotyping in computer science to identify factors contributing to girls lack of involvement in STEM. Only by understanding the factors holding back girls from participating in STEM can we develop a solution and close the gender … Continued
Exploring history through a 2000-year ice core
24 Nov 2021

Exploring history through a 2000-year ice core

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Antarctic scientists have analysed a 2000-year ice core record to find the link between Australian drought and greenhouse gases. Learn about Antarctic science and how research there impacts Australia in this resource for Year 8 and 10 Chemistry and Earth … Continued
Making Water in the Antarctic Desert
3 Nov 2021

Making Water in the Antarctic Desert

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The Antarctic ice sheet holds about 90 percent of Earth’s fresh water in 30 million cubic kilometres of ice. But there’s not a drop to drink, unless you pour some serious energy into making it. This resource is best suited … Continued
Nuyina has arrived in Tasmania!
20 Oct 2021

Nuyina has arrived in Tasmania!

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Australians are excited as their newest icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, arrives home in Hobart. Download the accompanying fun student activities to explore Nuyina. Word Count: 255 Nuyina arrives in Hobart after a 47 day journey. Click to enlarge. Credit: Rob Blakers … Continued
Australia’s new icebreaker is on its way home
27 Sep 2021

Australia’s new icebreaker is on its way home

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The gateway to Antarctica is on its way to Australia in the form of a new icebreaker. Learn about Australia's newest icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, as it makes its way on a 24000 km journey to its home in Tasmania, ready … Continued
Technology in Antarctica
20 Sep 2021

Technology in Antarctica

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How does technology enable scientists to learn about Antarctic animals? This extended resource is designed for Year 7 Biology and STEM students who are learning about food chains and the use of technology when studying animals. It covers keystone species, … Continued
Breaking the Ice
6 Sep 2021

Breaking the Ice

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How do ships sail through the ice to deliver resources to Antarctica? This extended resource is designed for Year 4 Physics and STEM students who are learning about push and pull forces. It covers real-life forces and their effects and … Continued
Aurora Traditions of the First Australians
3 Sep 2021

Aurora Traditions of the First Australians

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The Southern Lights of the Aurora Australis are writ large in the storytelling traditions of Indigenous Australians, write Krystal De Napoli and Duane Hamacher. This article demonstrates real-world applications of magnetism, electrical charge and waves to Physics students, the features … Continued
D.I.Y Science – Make your own Rocket
13 Aug 2021

D.I.Y Science – Make your own Rocket

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The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to help school teachers and carers inspire a child’s curiosity in science. It's time to get hands-on. This episode shows students … Continued
Thinking of choosing a science subject in years 11 and 12?
26 Jul 2021

Thinking of choosing a science subject in years 11 and 12?

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Here’s what you need to know. When deciding whether or not to pursue science, it might be useful to know about the careers you can get, the people who study science and the other skills that science teaches. This article … Continued