ACSSU186 Archives - Education

11 Apr 2022

A better way to see molecules

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

A new modelling system could make electron microscope pictures easy to understand. This resource is best suited to Year 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry students who are learning about elements, the periodic table and atomic structure. Word Count: 685 The … Continued

14 Mar 2022

Sticky Business

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

Ever wondered why some things are sticky and others aren’t? Applied mathematician SOPHIE CALABRETTO explains the chemical attraction of garlic and the magic of tackifiers. Apply knowledge of elements, compounds and chemical reactions, and learn about chemical attraction in this … Continued

10 Dec 2021

How does 3D printing work?

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

Additive manufacturing has extended past manufacturing and into prototyping, fashion and even medicine. Learn about the different 3D printing devices and the pros and cons of each. This resource is best suited to Year 8 and 10 Chemistry students looking … Continued

2 Dec 2021

Toothpaste Truths: the chemistry of toothpaste

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

What goes into the pea-sized splotch of brush-additive paste with which (most of us) start and end each day? Ellen Phiddian gets up close and personal with the ingredients on the label. Apply knowledge of elements, compounds and chemical reactions, … Continued

24 Nov 2021

Exploring history through a 2000-year ice core

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

Antarctic scientists have analysed a 2000-year ice core record to find the link between Australian drought and greenhouse gases. Learn about Antarctic science and how research there impacts Australia in this resource for Year 8 and 10 Chemistry and Earth … Continued

11 Sep 2021

A Spacetime Trilogy with Jared Kaplan

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

Jared Kaplan, theoretical physicist at John’s Hopkins University, looks to black holes, gravity, and even a dazzle of zebras, to examine profound and whimsical questions about spacetime and our universe. This film series was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International … Continued

23 Aug 2021

This planet literally has an iron sky

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

Iron and titanium have been found in the atmosphere of the super-hot giant exoplanet, KELT-9b. Learn how scientists use chemistry and technology to analyse elements throughout the universe in this resource for Year 8 and 10 students. Word Count: 508 … Continued

17 Aug 2021

Turning mirrors into windows using nanotechnology

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

By combining materials science, physics and engineering, scientists have designed a new nano material that can reflect or transmit light on demand. This new material has the potential to turn a window into a mirror on demand, control the amount … Continued

12 May 2021

Explainer: What is radiometric dating?

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

Dive headfirst into the weird world of dating by radioactive decay. This explainer article details the different methods that we use to date ancient living things, and the science we use to do that. It is best suited to Year … Continued

11 May 2021

Exoplanet atmosphere hints it formed far from star

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

Chemical fingerprint of the exoplanet Osiris shows unexpectedly high carbon. Find out how astronomers have used spectroscopy to analyse the chemical composition of the atmosphere of Osiris. This resource is best suited to Chemistry, Earth and Space and Physics students … Continued