Our favourite STEM resources of 2022
20 Dec 2022

Our favourite STEM resources of 2022

by | posted in: STEM In Action, Careers In STEM, Tools for Teachers | 0
As 2022 and the school year comes to a close, we have gathered a collection of our favourite, and most popular, STEM education articles, activities, videos and resources for you to look through. This might help with your planning for … Continued
Life on Mars
16 Dec 2022

Life on Mars

by | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, Chemical Sciences | 0
Exploring the red planet up close and personal Sure, as they say: it’s just a game. But  as  PETRA STOCK discovered, the current crop of virtual reality games about life on Mars are informed by real science and real data – … Continued
Australians are helping scientists get vital data this spring. Here’s how.
26 Oct 2022

Australians are helping scientists get vital data this spring. Here’s how.

by | posted in: Tools for Teachers, STEM In Action | 0
Using smartphone and web-based apps, the public are spotting the country’s rarely seen animals. This interesting article outlines projects and resources that allow you to get hands on with scientific research this Spring. Citizen science projects actively involve citizens in … Continued
Hats off to Teachers
21 Oct 2022

Hats off to Teachers

by | posted in: STEM In Action, Careers In STEM | 0
Australia will celebrate Teachers on World Teachers’ Day, Friday 28 October 2022. Growing up, we all have memories of our favorite teachers, who helped shape us as individuals, as well as our interests and future career paths. That’s why, on … Continued
Get ready now for the 2022 Great Southern BioBlitz!
18 Oct 2022

Get ready now for the 2022 Great Southern BioBlitz!

by | posted in: Tools for Teachers, Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Citizen science is raising awareness about biodiversity on 28-31 October 2022. The 'Great Southern BioBlitz', or 'GSB' for short, is an international period of intense biological surveying to record all the living species within several designated areas across the Southern … Continued
Get involved in scientific research with citizen science!
15 Sep 2022

Get involved in scientific research with citizen science!

by | posted in: Tools for Teachers, STEM In Action | 0
Why is citizen science so important and how can you find the right project for you? This interesting article outlines various citizen science projects and resources that allow you to get involved with hands on scientific research. Citizen science projects … Continued
Renewable energy is child’s play
31 Aug 2022

Renewable energy is child’s play

by | posted in: STEM In Action, Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, Earth & Space Sciences, Tools for Teachers | 0
Writing about the energy transition for children. Use this topical children's book to engage and educate students on the challenge of climate change and the energy transition. This resource is best suited to students in years R to 6 studying … Continued
Top 10 finalists for Australian Mammal of the Year … who will you vote for?
15 Aug 2022

Top 10 finalists for Australian Mammal of the Year … who will you vote for?

by | posted in: Biological Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Which mammal will be kicked off the list tomorrow? You decide here! Vote early and vote often for your favourite species in the competition. Why not use these articles with your students to highlight some of the awesome Australian mammals! What’s … Continued
In Class With… Rob “Krill Whisperer” King
10 Aug 2022

In Class With… Rob “Krill Whisperer” King

by | posted in: In Class With..., Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical 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
Australian Mammal of the Year 2022 Voting
27 Jul 2022

Australian Mammal of the Year 2022 Voting

by | posted in: Biological Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Voting is now underway for Australian Mammal of the Year 2022! Vote early and vote often for your favourite species in the competition’s eight categories: Rollicking Rodents; The Rock Stars; Splish Splash – our Marine Mammals; Delightful Dasyurids; Beloved Burrowers; I’m a … Continued