Careers in conservation Archives - Education

4 Oct 2022

Future Careers

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

Today marks the launch of the reimagined Future You STEM careers website for students aged 8 to 12. Highlight some lesser-known careers in STEM in this series to inspire students. Increasing awareness of careers in STEM is a proven way … Continued

9 Dec 2021

STELR Career Profiles in STEM – Engineer

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Nick Williams is an engineer Site Manager for Orica Deer Park, which produces a chemical additive used in explosives for primarily the mining industry. Highlight some lesser-known careers in STEM in this series to inspire students. Increasing awareness of careers … Continued

18 Nov 2021

STELR Career Profiles in STEM – Marine Renewable Engineer

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

Claire Legrand works as a Marine Renewable Engineer for Black & Veatch. She specialises in marine renewable energy resources such as tidal and wave power. Highlight some lesser-known careers in STEM in this series to inspire students. Increasing awareness of … Continued

13 Oct 2021

Changing the colour of fishing nets could save thousands of penguins

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

Melbourne Zoo’s little penguins have been participating in scientific research that could save thousands of penguins lives. This resource is best suited to Biology students in Years 6, 7 and 9 learning about ecosystems and how technology impacts both negatively … Continued

25 Jan 2021

Q&A: Caring for Country

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

To honour Australia’s history, from 18 to 26 January, Education – RiAus will be exclusively publishing content by and about First Nations Australians. These resources will look back at our favourite pieces from 2020 and also provide new content and … Continued

22 Jan 2021

Meet our Indigenous researcher: Marlee Hutton

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

27 Oct 2020

Your at-home guide to appreciating snails

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Watch what they do, then tell their stories. This resource provides an activity that is suitable for Year R and 1 students learning about how animals choose homes and year 4, 5, 6 and 7 students who are learning about … Continued

16 Oct 2020

Five vampire traits that exist in the real world

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

Count Dracula's characteristics can be found in nature. This article is suitable for Year 6 and 7 Biology students who are learning about animal interactions. Word Count: 840 The common vampire bat. Credit: Shuttershock When asked to describe a … Continued

22 Sep 2020

To get big, grow slow

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

Whale shark females overtake the males to become the world's largest fish. This article is well suited to Biology students in years 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10 who are learning about the lifecycle, adaptations and classification of native … Continued

6 Aug 2020

My talk with Jane Goodall: vegetarianism, animal welfare and the power of children’s advocacy

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

Dame Jane Goodall and Professor of Animal Welfare, Clive Phillips, discuss unique human characteristics, societies' moral obligations to animals, and conservation of the planet. This resource is best suited to Biology and Earth Science students in years 4, 6, 7, … Continued