The science of the sausage sizzle
25 May 2022

The science of the sausage sizzle

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What’s actually in the sausage and bread you buy? And are there scientifically safer ways to cook it? Apply students' knowledge of living things and chemical reactions in this resource (including an experiment) about food science. It is best suited … Continued
How do freezers work?
1 Apr 2021

How do freezers work?

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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
Fire, floods and ice
18 Feb 2021

Fire, floods and ice

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How Antarctic science helps us understand Australian weather and climate. The last Australian summer delivered hot weather and bushfires on scales not recorded before, followed closely by heavy rains and flooding. Why then, should we be thinking about science on … Continued
Meet our Indigenous researcher: Marlee Hutton
22 Jan 2021

Meet our Indigenous researcher: Marlee Hutton

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To honour Australia’s history, from 18 to 26 January, Education – RiAus will be exclusively publishing content by and about First Nations Australians. These resources will look back at our favourite pieces from 2020 and also provide new content and … Continued
The Internet of Temporary Things
15 Jan 2021

The Internet of Temporary Things

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Cash in your silicone chips – paper and plastic are about to make a comeback. As sensors fill the world with an endless stream of data on every aspect of our lives, Moore’s Law dictates that traditional silicon-based systems won’t … Continued
The Science of Fireworks
15 Jan 2021

The Science of Fireworks

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Ever wondered about what’s behind the big bangs and bright sparks of New Year’s Eve? Nathan Kilah ignites the discussion. Seeing the relevance of chemical reactions on students everyday life can be hard for them, however the importance of fireworks … Continued
Naracoorte Caves: A rolls-royce record of biodiversity
15 Jan 2021

Naracoorte Caves: A rolls-royce record of biodiversity

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The geological records below ground in Naracoorte, South Australia are relatively young, dating 500,000 years to less than 1000. But researchers hope these records can inform conservation efforts about extinctions, adaptations, climate change and human impact. These fossils from the … Continued
Keep cool like a camel
30 Nov 2020

Keep cool like a camel

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The two-layer thing may work for technology too. This fascinating article shows an efficient cooling technology that combines chemistry with the biology of camels in the desert. It is suitable for Year 6 Biology students learning about how camels survive … Continued
The moon is rusting – and Earth is the reason why
10 Sep 2020

The moon is rusting – and Earth is the reason why

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Iron oxide shouldn’t form on the moon, and yet it does – and Earth’s oxygen may be to blame. This interesting article is well suited to Chemistry or Earth and Space students in years 5-10 who are learning about chemical … Continued
A new way to analyse old things
18 Aug 2020

A new way to analyse old things

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Researchers unveil updated method of carbon dating. This article is best suited to year 8 and 10 students who are studying Earth science and chemistry. It highlights the importance of an understanding of radioactive decay and the use of technology … Continued