The Observable Universe

Space is a vast space to explore so get familiar with the key terms involved. This lesson plan and student activity help Earth and Space science students in Years 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 familiarise themselves with key Scientific … Continued

Learning the Star Knowledge of First Australians

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

Best of: The Moon

Our best of series, published regularly, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: The Moon for year 1, 3, and 7 students studying Earth and Space Sciences. Australian Curriculum Codes: ACSSU019, ACSSU048, ACSSU115 Year … Continued

If you’re a vole, beware white owls when it’s full moon

Light-reflecting plumage tricks their prey. This article would be useful for students in year 3, 5, 7, and 10 studying Biological or Earth and Space Sciences. It would be particularly well suited to adaptation in year 5 and evolution in … Continued

The first photo of Earth from space

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - The Solar System Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - Earth in Space Years: 3, 5, 7, 10 Space pic of the week: The first photo of Earth from … Continued

Aboriginal Astronomy knew how before Western Science

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - The Solar System; Big Bang Theory Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - Earth in Space Years: 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 Space pic of the week: The story of … Continued