Antarctica Archives - Education

3 Mar 2022

Everyday jobs in an extraordinary place

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

The Australian Antarctic Program has just closed its recruitment process for 2022/23. Learn about just some of the amazing Antarctic STEM careers here. Use this resource to find out about STEM careers in Antarctica and consider future careers pathways with … Continued

4 Feb 2022

Who’s Eating Who: An Antarctic Murder Mystery

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

Can you solve the mystery of why the krill are disappearing? Use your knowledge of food chains in this fun activity for Year 7 Biology students learning about ecosystems and human impact. Download the activity below. In the icy waters … Continued

8 Dec 2021

Meet the new chief: Nicole Webster’s journey from the tropics to Antarctica

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

This marine scientist, Dr Nicole Webster, switched from coral to ice, thanks to a growing awareness of the role that scientific research can play in tackling the climate and biodiversity crises. So what can studying Antarctica tell us about our … 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

15 Nov 2021

Antarctica: A window to the future

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

Find out why Antarctica is a frontier for scientific research. Learn about the importance of Antarctic science directly from the Australian Antarctic Division’s chief scientist, Professor Nicole Webster. This resource is best suited to Year 10 Earth and Space science … Continued

3 Nov 2021

Making Water in the Antarctic Desert

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

The Antarctic ice sheet holds about 90 percent of Earth’s fresh water in 30 million cubic kilometres of ice. But there’s not a drop to drink, unless you pour some serious energy into making it. This resource is best suited … Continued

19 Aug 2021

Antarctic biodiversity is under threat from climate change

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

Antarctic scientists have been monitoring the volume of ice-free areas on the continent and it's bad news for biodiversity. Watch this short video by the Australian Antarctic Program with students in Years 4, 6, 7, 9 and 10 to consider the … Continued

12 Aug 2021

Explore the Antarctic ocean floor

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

By analysing algae on the surface of the ocean, scientists have figured out how to model and predict biodiversity on the Antarctic seafloor. In this video, hear from PhD candidate Jan Jansen about how the modelling process works, and check … Continued

11 Jun 2021

Predator and Prey

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

Who eats whom in Antarctica? Learn about the predator and prey relationships in the Antarctic. This extended resource is designed for Year 4 Biology students who are learning how living things depend on each other. It covers the relationships between … Continued

24 May 2021

Features of Antarctic Animals

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

What characteristics or features do groups of Antarctic animals have? What is the difference between a mammal, bird and fish? This extended resource is designed for Year 3 Biology students who are learning about the external features of animals. It … Continued