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
Nate Byrne: What did you want to be when you grew up?
27 Jul 2021

Nate Byrne: What did you want to be when you grew up?

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Elite athlete? Actor? Astronaut? It’s pretty rare to find someone actually living their childhood dream. Cue: Nate Byrne, ABC Breakfast News weather presenter. What does a weather presenter do, is it really a Science qualified job, and what are the … Continued
Learning the Star Knowledge of First Australians
4 Nov 2020

Learning the Star Knowledge of First Australians

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people use their understanding of the night sky to navigate, inform cultural practices and much more. This interesting resource explains the importance of Aboriginal star knowledge through three Aboriginal star stories. It is suitable for … Continued
Working in… Earth Sciences – Meteorologist
9 Jul 2020

Working in… Earth Sciences – Meteorologist

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The Working In... series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before … Continued
Best of: Vaccination
17 Apr 2020

Best of: Vaccination

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Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Vaccinations for year 8 and 9 students studying Biological Sciences. Australian Curriculum Code: ACSSU150, ACSSU175 "Multi-cellular organisms contain systems of … Continued
Jane Goodall on Chimpanzees
28 Jun 2019

Jane Goodall on Chimpanzees

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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
In Class With… Jane Goodall
7 Jun 2019

In Class With… Jane Goodall

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Get access to the biggest STEM names and brightest minds with our In Class With... series. Topics: Biological Sciences -  Ecosystems; Genetics; Lifecycles; Living Things Chemical Sciences - Mixtures and Separations; Chemical Reactions Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/Non-Renewable Resources; … Continued