Climate explained: how particles ejected from the Sun affect Earth’s climate
25 Mar 2021

Climate explained: how particles ejected from the Sun affect Earth’s climate

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When the Sun ejects solar particles into space, how does this affect the Earth and climate? Are clouds affected by these particles? Use this resource with Year 4, 7, 9 and 10 Chemistry and Earth and Space students who are … Continued
What happens when the Earth’s magnetic field breaks down?
25 Feb 2021

What happens when the Earth’s magnetic field breaks down?

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Earth’s magnetic field broke down 42,000 years ago and caused massive sudden climate change. This resource explains how the Earth’s magnetic field completely changed and how that impacted the planet and everything on it. It is best suited to Year … Continued
How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises?
4 Feb 2021

How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises?

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How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises? — Aisling, age 7. Learn about what makes day and night time, the Earth’s atmosphere and the beautiful colours that we see at sunrise and sunset in this … Continued
Citizen Science for the Classroom: The GLOBE Program
20 Jul 2020

Citizen Science for the Classroom: The GLOBE Program

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Each week Cosmos takes a look at projects and news about Citizen Science in Australia. This week they went global with two projects: the very contemporary CoronaReport initiative, and the venerable (well, quarter-century-year old) GLOBE program. The GLOBE Program is an … Continued
Using a pocket rocket to explore distant planets
18 May 2020

Using a pocket rocket to explore distant planets

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Researchers have adapted a miniature rocket, called the Pocket Rocket, to replicate the conditions of distant planets’ atmospheres. This article could be used with students in years 8, 9, and 10 who are studying Physical, Chemical or Earth and Space … Continued
Your backyard could help reduce global warming
28 Apr 2020

Your backyard could help reduce global warming

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A study finds gardens cool urban temperatures by six degrees, meaning your backyard can help reduce global warming. Inspire students to help slow global warming from home with this article suitable for Biological, Earth and Space and Physical science students … Continued
Ancient water reservoirs inside Mars
6 Apr 2020

Ancient water reservoirs inside Mars

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Meteorites tell story of Red Planet’s early history. Use this article to inspire students learning about Earth and Space, Chemical and Biological sciences in years 5, 6, 8, and 10. It combines an understanding of elements, conditions for life and … Continued
Naming a NASA Mars Rover can change your life
24 Oct 2019

Naming a NASA Mars Rover can change your life

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When 12-year-old Clara Ma entered a competition in 2008 to name the next Mars Rover, she had no idea where it could take her. Inspire your students to follow in Clara's footsteps and get involved in STEM competitions, set high … Continued
Carbon pumping: in for the krill
22 Oct 2019

Carbon pumping: in for the krill

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The ocean’s real heavyweight is a vital but poorly understood creature, say scientists. Use this thought-provoking article with students in years 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 studying Biological, Chemical or Earth and Space Sciences. It would be particularly … Continued
There’s plenty of room, but no atmosphere
20 Aug 2019

There’s plenty of room, but no atmosphere

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Exoplanet still has a few things to offer, however. This article on the study of the atmosphere of an exo-planet would be suited to students studying Earth and Space Sciences and Physical Sciences in years 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, … Continued