ACSSU002 Archives - Education

30 Jun 2022

What do astronauts eat?

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

The challenges of growing plants in space. Learn about the exciting work taking place in Australia’s space agriculture and what it will look like in the future in this resource for R, Year 4, 5, 7 and 8. STEM students. … 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

6 Apr 2022

The chilly origins of Australia’s egg-laying mammals

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

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

12 Nov 2021

How to grow plants on Mars

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Researchers find innovative way to improve soils on Mars for the cultivation of future colonising Earthlings. Learn how scientist have combined their understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Earth and Space science to develop a way to grow plants on Mars. … Continued

12 May 2021

Explainer: What is radiometric dating?

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Dive headfirst into the weird world of dating by radioactive decay. This explainer article details the different methods that we use to date ancient living things, and the science we use to do that. It is best suited to Year … Continued

27 Oct 2020

Your at-home guide to appreciating snails

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Watch what they do, then tell their stories. This resource provides an activity that is suitable for Year R and 1 students learning about how animals choose homes and year 4, 5, 6 and 7 students who are learning about … Continued

8 Jun 2020

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep6: In the Bag

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... It's 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, BLAST OFF... with an ordinary scrap of … Continued

13 May 2020

Brines on Mars not habitable, study says

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Brines are common on Mars, but not ‘special’. As the search for life beyond Earth continues, this article could be used with students to discuss what the needs would be for life to exist and how scientists narrow their search. … Continued

6 May 2020

How much does a koala need to drink?

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Possibly a lot more than we thought. This article is suited to students in all years studying Biological or Earth and Space sciences. Although younger students may not be able to read the entire article or answer all questions, extracts … Continued

28 Jun 2019

Jane Goodall on Chimpanzees

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Chimpanzee expert and conservationist Jane Goodall talks about introducing the world to chimpanzees and their personalities, as well as her experiences with bully chimps. From the most surprising and shocking thing she’s learnt in her time alongside these amazing animals, to our … Continued