Video Archives - Education

19 May 2023

In Class With… Skye Blackburn-Lang

by Michelle Mcleod | posted in: In Class With..., Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, STEM In Action, Sustainability | 0

Get access to the biggest names and brightest minds in STEM with our In Class With… series. In our latest In Class With ....episode entomologist, food scientist and STEM entrepreneur, Skye Blackburn-Lang (aka the Edible Bug Lady) shares her STEM journey. Answering … Continued

14 Dec 2022

In Class With… Georgia Ward Fear

by Claire Hughes | posted in: In Class With..., Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0

Get access to the biggest names and brightest minds in STEM with our In Class With… series. Tropical ecologist, reptile biologist and explorer, Dr. Georgia Ward-Fear took on questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… event. Answering questions … Continued

10 Aug 2022

In Class With… Rob “Krill Whisperer” King

by Claire Hughes | posted in: In Class With..., Biological Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Get access to the biggest names and brightest minds in STEM with our In Class With… series. Marine Research Facility Specialist, Rob King aka The Krill Whisperer took on questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… event. With … Continued

9 Jun 2022

KRILL SEEKERS: HOW NUYINA IS REVOLUTIONISING ANTARCTIC RESEARCH

by Claire Hughes | posted in: STEM In Action, Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, Physical Sciences | 0

Scientists and engineers at AAD have designed and built equipment that has revolutionised not only the capture of live Antarctic krill in the Southern Ocean, but also world-leading research in a krill aquarium. The project has been more than a … Continued

19 May 2022

Why is the sky blue?

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Why is the sky blue? It’s a question that only leads to more questions. Use this resource with Year 5 students learning about the behaviour of light, including reflection and refraction. The accompanying interactive student activity is great for introducing … Continued

12 May 2022

Explainer: Coral Bleaching

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

The science behind coral bleaching events explained. In this article learn what a coral is, the threats of climate change and subsequent coral bleaching. The accompanying teacher resources contain several interactive activities for students’ Years R-9, with a focus on … Continued

5 May 2022

Genetic discovery may help scientists reverse hearing loss

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Listen up: study in mouse model provides insight into the development of crucial sensory hair cells. This resource can be used with Yr 10 Biology students studying Genetics. It is best suited to Senior Biology students learning about the benefits … Continued

11 Apr 2022

A better way to see molecules

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

A new modelling system could make electron microscope pictures easy to understand. This resource is best suited to Year 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry students who are learning about elements, the periodic table and atomic structure. Word Count: 685 The … Continued

1 Apr 2022

SHIP OF FIRSTS

by Claire Hughes | posted in: STEM In Action, Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, Physical Sciences | 0

Australia’s icebreaker RSV Nuyina has risen to the challenges of its first Antarctic voyage, notching up an impressive list of firsts. During the 39 day voyage over 13,000 kilometres to Davis and Casey research stations, Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) personnel conducted a … Continued

30 Mar 2022

Eating bugs: is insect protein the way to a sustainable future?

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Entomologist and food scientist Skye Blackburn tells us why we should consider adding insects to our diet. This video and article are best suited to Year 7 and 9 Biology students who are learning about food sustainability, food security and … Continued