Hats off to Teachers
21 Oct 2022

Hats off to Teachers

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Australia will celebrate Teachers on World Teachers’ Day, Friday 28 October 2022. Growing up, we all have memories of our favorite teachers, who helped shape us as individuals, as well as our interests and future career paths. That’s why, on … Continued
Day of AI Australia
23 Jun 2022

Day of AI Australia

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction books and movies. It’s already here and it’s a growing part of our everyday lives. There are so many simple things we do each day that involve AI. Sometimes … Continued
Promising progress for a cheap and accessible new COVID vaccine
23 Mar 2022

Promising progress for a cheap and accessible new COVID vaccine

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American researchers have used long-established technology to create a COVID vaccine that’s easy to make and store; clinical trials are underway. It could be a COVID-vax game-changer for less-wealthy nations. This resource is best suited to Biology students in Years … Continued
Technology in Antarctica
20 Sep 2021

Technology in Antarctica

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How does technology enable scientists to learn about Antarctic animals? This extended resource is designed for Year 7 Biology and STEM students who are learning about food chains and the use of technology when studying animals. It covers keystone species, … Continued
Breaking the Ice
6 Sep 2021

Breaking the Ice

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How do ships sail through the ice to deliver resources to Antarctica? This extended resource is designed for Year 4 Physics and STEM students who are learning about push and pull forces. It covers real-life forces and their effects and … Continued
A short history of light
2 Sep 2021

A short history of light

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Rachel Rayner takes us on a tour of the spectrum beyond the visible and explains why dogs help. Explore the frequencies and wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum in a fun way in this resource for Year 5 and 9 Physics … Continued
Would you like an AI teacher?
3 Aug 2021

Would you like an AI teacher?

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AI teachers are a student choice This interesting resource emphasises the role of students in science. They will be shown why scientists need the opinions of students to help research AI in the classroom. Students can conduct the survey to … Continued
Thinking of choosing a science subject in years 11 and 12?
26 Jul 2021

Thinking of choosing a science subject in years 11 and 12?

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Here’s what you need to know. When deciding whether or not to pursue science, it might be useful to know about the careers you can get, the people who study science and the other skills that science teaches. This article … Continued
6 Tips for Choosing Your Senior School Subjects
23 Jul 2021

6 Tips for Choosing Your Senior School Subjects

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Choosing your senior school subjects doesn’t have to be scary. Here are some things to keep in mind. It might seem like a decision that will impact the rest of your life so here are some myths we’ve busted to … Continued
The Water Cycle: Water, Snow and Ice
2 Jul 2021

The Water Cycle: Water, Snow and Ice

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What happens to the water cycle somewhere as cold as Antarctica? This extended resource is designed for Year 7 Earth and Space students who are learning about the water cycle and states of matter. It covers the relationship between density … Continued