ACSHE228 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

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

6 May 2022

It’s National Compost Week! Here’s everything you need to know about food waste

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

What is compost? Is it the same as fertiliser? Is coffee ground good for compost? And more… This resource is best suited to Year 4, 7 and 9 Biology (food chains and ecosystems), and Earth and Space (the Earth’s resources) … 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

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

10 Mar 2022

Message in a bottle

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

Messenger RNA technology, so long in the wings, has leapt from understudy to main act. Its deceptively simple technology has potential well beyond our current COVID predicament. This topical article could be used with students in years 8 to 12 … Continued