A catalogue of 25 “hot Jupiter” exoplanets
13 May 2022

A catalogue of 25 “hot Jupiter” exoplanets

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Astronomers are counting and analysing the planets beyond our Solar System – and their atmospheres. An exoplanet is a planet outside of our Solar System. While the first possible exoplanet observation was recorded in 1917, the existence of exoplanets was … Continued
Best of: The Moon
18 Sep 2020

Best of: The Moon

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Our best of series, published regularly, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: The Moon for year 1, 3, and 7 students studying Earth and Space Sciences. Australian Curriculum Codes: ACSSU019, ACSSU048, ACSSU115 Year … Continued
Best of: Gravity
8 May 2020

Best of: Gravity

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Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Gravity for year 7 and 10 students studying Physical Sciences. Australian Curriculum Codes: ACSSU117, ACSSU229 Year 7: "Change to an … Continued
Mars rover tested in Flinders Ranges
7 May 2020

Mars rover tested in Flinders Ranges

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Mars rover, Perseverance, will soon head to Mars looking for life – now scientists have tested the same methods to look for evidence of the earliest forms of life in the Flinders Ranges. Use this article to bring space exploration … Continued
NASA is going back to Titan, looking for signs of life
15 Jul 2019

NASA is going back to Titan, looking for signs of life

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Cheers erupt as plans for the Dragonfly rover are unveiled. Inspire students with this article by discussing the future of STEM already in the planning and the kind of projects they could be a part of. This article would be … Continued
Earth 2.0: same same, but better
5 Jul 2019

Earth 2.0: same same, but better

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Astrobiologists are thinking beyond just finding a near twin. This thought-provoking article would be well suited to all sciences from year 6 to 10 as well as Senior Sciences. It could provide a lots of talking points for students such … Continued