ACSHE226 Archives - Education

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

23 Jun 2022

Day of AI Australia

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction books and movies. It’s already here and it’s a growing part of our everyday lives. There are so many simple things we do each day that involve AI. Sometimes … Continued

15 Jun 2022

Model or Monster?

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

In a two-room laboratory sequestered in a hunkered-down building in Werribee, Victoria, a small but mighty group of baby frogs, some of the last bastions of their embattled species, are patiently waiting to die… In this article Amalyah Hart takes … Continued

14 Jun 2022

School of rocks

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

How are we here? Why is the Earth the way it is? The way life arose in our solar system remains a fascinating mystery. Beset but not daunted by kangaroo scat, this astrogeologist – an alumna of NASA’s Astrobiology Institute … Continued

25 May 2022

The science of the sausage sizzle

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

What’s actually in the sausage and bread you buy? And are there scientifically safer ways to cook it? Apply students' knowledge of living things and chemical reactions in this resource (including an experiment) about food science. It is best suited … 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

14 Apr 2022

Medicine’s blind spot

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

The data we don’t collect on sex Use this resource to demonstrate the importance of sex equality and the need to address data gaps in clinical research and trials. The video highlights the significance of control groups, randomisation and testing … 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

23 Mar 2022

Promising progress for a cheap and accessible new COVID vaccine

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

American researchers have used long-established technology to create a COVID vaccine that’s easy to make and store; clinical trials are underway. It could be a COVID-vax game-changer for less-wealthy nations. This resource is best suited to Biology students in Years … Continued

14 Mar 2022

Sticky Business

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

Ever wondered why some things are sticky and others aren’t? Applied mathematician SOPHIE CALABRETTO explains the chemical attraction of garlic and the magic of tackifiers. Apply knowledge of elements, compounds and chemical reactions, and learn about chemical attraction in this … Continued