Australian research Archives - Education

10 Mar 2022

Message in a bottle

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

Messenger RNA technology, so long in the wings, has leapt from understudy to main act. Its deceptively simple technology has potential well beyond our current COVID predicament. This topical article could be used with students in years 8 to 12 … Continued

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

15 Feb 2022

When the Mattress King met the Queen of Waste

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

You're likely to have spotted an old mattress slumbering by the roadside, and they're an environmental nightmare. Here are two Australian's with an innovative solution. Learn how old mattresses can be recycled into household benchtops, splashbacks and flooring in this … 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

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

10 Nov 2021

Getting Personal With Skinks

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

Researchers from Macquarie University in Sydney are delving into the private lives of skinks to understand why animals bond together. Find out how researchers are learning about social groups in animals, particularly skinks, in this resource for Biology students in … Continued

8 Nov 2021

A science poet’s guide to the galaxy

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

Photons, physics and the power of performance: science poet, Rachel Rayner tells us how to communicate complex concepts. Learn about the importance of science communication, and how it can be used to translate complex physics concepts in this resource. Find … Continued

29 Oct 2021

Searching for the dawn of animal life

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

The new national park preserving Earth’s earliest life. This video resource is best suited to Year 8 Earth and Space students learning about fossils on Earth and how, right here in Australia, they can be used to learn about the … Continued

21 Jun 2021

Ammonia: Australia’s next massive energy export

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

Australian researchers try to solve the energy problem by investigating ammonia. This resource is best suited to Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry, Earth and Space and Physics students. Included are student activity and an investigation template that guides … Continued

18 Jun 2021

How animal life started on Earth

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

Researchers in Australia have solved the mystery of how animal life first appeared on Earth. This clip not only explains how ecosystems can change, and how animal life began on Earth but also highlights careers for anyone with an interest … Continued