Renewable energy is child’s play
31 Aug 2022

Renewable energy is child’s play

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Writing about the energy transition for children. Use this topical children's book to engage and educate students on the challenge of climate change and the energy transition. This resource is best suited to students in years R to 6 studying … Continued
KRILL SEEKERS: HOW NUYINA IS REVOLUTIONISING ANTARCTIC RESEARCH
9 Jun 2022

KRILL SEEKERS: HOW NUYINA IS REVOLUTIONISING ANTARCTIC RESEARCH

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Scientists and engineers at AAD have designed and built equipment that has revolutionised not only the capture of live Antarctic krill in the Southern Ocean, but also world-leading research in a krill aquarium. The project has been more than a … Continued
Explainer: Coral Bleaching
12 May 2022

Explainer: Coral Bleaching

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The science behind coral bleaching events explained. In this article learn what a coral is, the threats of climate change and subsequent coral bleaching. The accompanying teacher resources contain several interactive activities for students’ Years R-9, with a focus on … Continued
Australia’s top health researchers highlight threat of climate change
7 Apr 2022

Australia’s top health researchers highlight threat of climate change

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The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences says climate change is an urgent health priority. Today, 07 April, is World Health Day. This is celebrated annually, and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concerns to … Continued
SHIP OF FIRSTS
1 Apr 2022

SHIP OF FIRSTS

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Australia’s icebreaker RSV Nuyina has risen to the challenges of its first Antarctic voyage, notching up an impressive list of firsts. During the 39 day voyage over 13,000 kilometres to Davis and Casey research stations, Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) personnel conducted a … Continued
STELR Career Profiles in STEM – Architect
28 Oct 2021

STELR Career Profiles in STEM – Architect

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Kate Douglas is a senior architect for Outlines Landscape Architecture in Melbourne. Her experience has been in design-focused architectural practices where the detail is as important as the spirit behind the very first concept. She is particularly interested in public … Continued
Coral Bleaching Explained: the story of Frank the coral
6 Aug 2021

Coral Bleaching Explained: the story of Frank the coral

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Frank the coral has been living peacefully on the beautiful Great Barrier Reef for 400 years. However, Frank noticed that in the last century it started to get gradually hotter... until in 2016 the water temperature went completely out of … Continued
How did we get here: Megafauna murder mystery
25 May 2021

How did we get here: Megafauna murder mystery

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Who dunnit? What led to the extinction of our megafauna? Find out who the suspects are in this episode of ‘How Did We Get Here?’, the series that takes a sometimes irreverent look at human evolution. This resource is best … Continued
Our favourite Iceland volcano shots
30 Mar 2021

Our favourite Iceland volcano shots

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Iceland’s Mount Fagradalsfjall active for first time in 6,000 years. Explore some beautiful imagery of the Iceland volcano with Year 6 and 9 Earth and Space students who are learning about extreme earth events and plate tectonics. This resource is … Continued
Studying the red planet
22 Feb 2021

Studying the red planet

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As new probes reach Mars, here’s what we know so far from trips to the red planet. This resource covers science outcomes across all sciences from Years 5-10. It may be of particular interest to students learning about the needs … Continued