Antarctica: Twilight zone

Antarctica: Twilight zone

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What causes the length of day and night to change in the Twilight Zone? This extended resource is designed for Year 7 Earth and Space students who are learning about daylight hours. It covers the changing seasons, location and latitude, … Continued
Head in the Clouds

Head in the Clouds

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You've heard of cloud nine – but what about clouds one through 10? Looking to the heavens, weather presenter and meteorologist Nate Byrne handcuffs thunder, throws lightning in jail, and even comes up with an entirely new word for “fog”. … Continued
Working in… Earth Sciences – Meteorologist

Working in… Earth Sciences – Meteorologist

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The Working In... series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before … Continued
Firestorms and flaming tornadoes: how bushfires create their own ferocious weather systems

Firestorms and flaming tornadoes: how bushfires create their own ferocious weather systems

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Intense bushfires can create their own weather systems, making the conditions on the ground even more deadly. Useful topical resource to deliver Biological curriculum to year 5, 6, 7 or 9, and Earth and Space Curriculum to years 4, 6 … Continued
Cane Toads don’t care about the climate

Cane Toads don’t care about the climate

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems; Genetics; Lifecycles Additional: Careers Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems; Diversity and Evolution; Form and Function Years: 5, 6, 7, 10 Cane toads don’t give a damn about the weather Cane toads … Continued
What did you want to be when you grew up?

What did you want to be when you grew up?

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences – Renewable/Non-renewable resources; Climate Change Additional: Careers Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 6, 7, 9, 10 What did … Continued