The Observable Universe
8 Feb 2022

The Observable Universe

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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
How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises?
4 Feb 2021

How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises?

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How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises? — Aisling, age 7. Learn about what makes day and night time, the Earth’s atmosphere and the beautiful colours that we see at sunrise and sunset in this … 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
Best of: The Moon
18 Sep 2020

Best of: The Moon

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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
Predators, prey and moonlight singing
16 Sep 2020

Predators, prey and moonlight singing

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How phases of the Moon affect native wildlife. Scientists investigate how native animals are impacted by varying levels of light. This article is suitable for science students in years 3-7 who are learning about light, ecosystems and the Moon. Word … Continued
If you’re a vole, beware white owls when it’s full moon
3 Sep 2019

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

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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
21 Aug 2018

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
9 Jul 2018

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
In Class With… Brian Cox 2018
22 May 2018

In Class With… Brian Cox 2018

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Get access to the biggest STEM names and brightest minds with our In Class With... series. Topics: Biological Sciences – Ecosystems Chemical Sciences – Mixtures and Separations; Chemical Reactions; Atoms; Solids/Liquids/Gases; Particle Models Earth and Space Sciences – The Solar … Continued