ACSSU049 Archives - Education

7 Jun 2021

The Chemistry of Soap

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

A few minor cosmetic tweaks aside, the basic recipe for soap has endured for millennia. Jacinta Bowler looks at its literal love-hate relationship with water, its potency against a planet-busting virus, and why any attempts to improve upon it just … Continued

1 Apr 2021

How do freezers work?

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

How does the freezer work? — Leon, aged 4. To answer this, we need to understand solids, liquids and gases as well as heat energy and physical changes. Learn how a freezer stays cold in this resource for Year 1-8 … Continued

9 Jul 2020

Working in… Earth Sciences – Solar Energy Storage Researcher

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

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

15 Aug 2019

STELR STEM Career Awareness – A Day in the Life

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

Find out about the different STEM careers involved during a day in the life of a 7-year-old. This short video and corresponding activity would be well suited to students looking to raise their STEM career awareness in years 2 - 10. … Continued

14 Aug 2019

In Class With… Dr Karl

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

Get access to the biggest STEM names and brightest minds with our In Class With... series. The legend himself Dr Karl tackles questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… event. From climate change to asteroids, crying … Continued