ACSSU153 Archives - Education

30 Jun 2022

What do astronauts eat?

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

The challenges of growing plants in space. Learn about the exciting work taking place in Australia’s space agriculture and what it will look like in the future in this resource for R, Year 4, 5, 7 and 8. STEM students. … Continued

4 May 2022

Got a new UV torch? Here are some things to shine it on

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

The UV torches that come with RATs could prompt some fun discoveries. This article has a simplified explanation of how UV light works and describes some interesting uses of UV light. It is suitable as an introduction to reflection for … Continued

11 Mar 2022

Mathematics of scale: big, small and everything in between

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Fractals are a critical tool for measuring and understanding the mathematics of scale. This intriguing article works well with all sciences to help students better understand size scales, particularly for Years 8, 9 and 10. Word Count: 789 How many … Continued

24 Feb 2022

How does carbon capture and storage work?

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences | 0

One approach to the control of carbon emissions is carbon capture. This excellent explainer article discusses the different forms of renewable energy and the impact they have on both individuals lives and the world. The easy-to-understand terminology makes this ideal … Continued

12 Nov 2021

How to grow plants on Mars

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

Researchers find innovative way to improve soils on Mars for the cultivation of future colonising Earthlings. Learn how scientist have combined their understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Earth and Space science to develop a way to grow plants on Mars. … Continued

29 Oct 2021

Searching for the dawn of animal life

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

The new national park preserving Earth’s earliest life. This video resource is best suited to Year 8 Earth and Space students learning about fossils on Earth and how, right here in Australia, they can be used to learn about the … Continued

18 Jun 2021

How animal life started on Earth

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

Researchers in Australia have solved the mystery of how animal life first appeared on Earth. This clip not only explains how ecosystems can change, and how animal life began on Earth but also highlights careers for anyone with an interest … Continued

26 May 2021

Scientists get closer to the origins of gold

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

Scientists may have solved a question that has baffled humans since ancient times – where did gold come from? This resource is best suited to Year 8, 9, 11 and 12 Chemistry and Earth Science students. It works well as … Continued

28 Apr 2021

Ediacaran animals probably didn’t look like their fossils

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

Ediacarans are truly ancient organisms, but the fossils we do have might be of their internal structure, meaning we don’t know what they looked like at all. This resource is best suited to Year 7, 8, and 10 Biology and … Continued

31 Mar 2021

How to hunt fossils responsibly

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

5 tips from a professional palaeontologist to search for fossils responsibly. Learn how to safely and responsibly get involved in fossil-hunting and become a back-yard palaeontologist in this resource for Year 4 and 8 Earth and Space students. Word … Continued