Dr Jaci Brown tells us what you can do with a career in maths
25 Aug 2021

Dr Jaci Brown tells us what you can do with a career in maths

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Meet mathematician and Senior Research Scientist in the Agriculture and Food Division of CSIRO, Dr Jaci Brown. In this short video, Dr Jaci Brown talks about her career pathway in maths and how she carved out a role working in … Continued
A life changing protein
11 Aug 2021

A life changing protein

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As climate change affects agricultural crops, research into increasing the rates of photosynthesis could help to feed an ever-growing world population. This article and short video tell us about the science behind agriculture and how scientists are ensuring we have … Continued
Cadmium overload
11 Mar 2021

Cadmium overload

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Soil changes mean more toxins in food. This resource is best suited to Year 7, 8 and 10 Biology (food chains), Chemistry (elements) and Earth and Space (the Earth’s resources) students. It also covers some Earth and Space science outcomes … Continued
Agriculture in a changing world when it’s not business as usual
4 Mar 2021

Agriculture in a changing world when it’s not business as usual

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Bushfires, floods, droughts, cyclones, new pests, new diseases and to top it all, COVID-19; there’s no shortage of factors that threaten Aussie agriculture and the three meals a day we sometimes take for granted. This extended article from ATSE is … Continued
One little bandicoot can dig up an elephant’s worth of soil a year – and our ecosystem loves it
11 Mar 2020

One little bandicoot can dig up an elephant’s worth of soil a year – and our ecosystem loves it

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An animal that digs holes seems like more of a nuisance than a help, but according to researchers, there’s a lot to dig about a digging bandicoot. Make connections between Biological and Earth and Space Sciences for students in years … Continued
Ultimate Careers 2019
24 Sep 2019

Ultimate Careers 2019

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Explore the exciting world of STEM careers Ultimate Careers magazine is a great way to incorporate STEM careers into your classroom teaching - helping make the curriculum contextual and relevant. It helps students work out how to match their favourite … Continued
For food production, diversity brings strength
4 Jul 2019

For food production, diversity brings strength

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Mathematical research suggests that when it comes to growing crops, more is more. This short article provides students with a real-life application for maths and science skills and would be particularly suited to Biological, Chemical and Earth and Space sciences … Continued
Ancient Farmers combat Climate Change
5 Nov 2018

Ancient Farmers combat Climate Change

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems; Living Things Earth and Space Sciences - Extreme Earth Events; The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems; Diversity and Evolution; Form and Function Earth and Space … Continued
Gene-tinkering improves maize yield
3 Oct 2018

Gene-tinkering improves maize yield

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Topics: Biological Sciences -  Genetics; Living Things Chemical Sciences - Chemical Reactions Additional: Careers, Technology; Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Diversity and Evolution, Forms and Function Chemical Sciences - Change of Matter Years: 5, 9, 10 Gene-tinkering improves … Continued
Increased irrigation efficiency actually reduces available water
27 Aug 2018

Increased irrigation efficiency actually reduces available water

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/Non Renewable resources; The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Technology; Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 7, 10 Increased irrigation efficiency actually reduces available water Word Count: 626 … Continued