Explainer: Coral Bleaching
12 May 2022

Explainer: Coral Bleaching

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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
The chilly origins of Australia’s egg-laying mammals
6 Apr 2022

The chilly origins of Australia’s egg-laying mammals

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New research sheds light on the origin story of our mysterious monotremes. Learn more about these egg-cellent mammals with this resource. The downloadable resources can be adapted to span multiple years and topics. It is best suited for younger students … Continued
What is the most important thing a scientist needs?
24 Mar 2022

What is the most important thing a scientist needs?

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What is the most important thing a scientist needs? - Lennox, age 6 Use this article to help students learn about the skills required to be a scientist and explore potential careers in science. This resource is best suited to … Continued
How Deadly: Water Animals
18 Sep 2021

How Deadly: Water Animals

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Nature journalist, Dr Ann Jones, explains the sometimes terrifying and often hilarious behaviour of deadly animals from around the world. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected to feature in our Animals, … Continued
The Story of Coronavirus
12 Sep 2021

The Story of Coronavirus

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Making the coronavirus visible helps people see and understand how it spreads and how to protect themselves and others - both in the community and at home with a sick family member. This film describes one person's experience of coronavirus, … Continued
The Caretakers
6 Sep 2021

The Caretakers

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A journey into the weird, wonderful and truly astonishing lives of the small yet mighty creatures who keep the world turning – beetles. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected to feature … Continued
How far away can dogs smell and hear?
18 Aug 2021

How far away can dogs smell and hear?

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How far away can dogs smell and hear? - Georgina, age 8. Learn how dogs smell and hear in this resource for Year 1, 3, 5, 9 and 10 Biology and Physics students. It is well suited to students learning … Continued
How do freezers work?
1 Apr 2021

How do freezers work?

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How does the freezer work? — Leon, aged 4. To answer this, we need to understand solids, liquids and gases as well as heat energy and physical changes. Learn how a freezer stays cold in this resource for Year 1-8 … Continued
How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises?
4 Feb 2021

How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises?

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How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises? — Aisling, age 7. Learn about what makes day and night time, the Earth’s atmosphere and the beautiful colours that we see at sunrise and sunset in this … Continued
How does a virus stop?
27 Jan 2021

How does a virus stop?

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How does a virus stop? — Angela Gaganis, Year 1. This article is written for Year 1 students however it provides a basic explanation of viruses that is well suited to all year groups that want to learn about COVID-19 … Continued