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  • The science of the sausage sizzle
    Student Activity, Article & Teacher Resource

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    The science of the sausage sizzle

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSTEM

    What’s actually in the sausage and bread you buy? And are there scientifically safer ways to cook it? Apply students’...

    Years 5-10
  • Promising progress for a cheap and accessible new COVID vaccine
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    Promising progress for a cheap and accessible new COVID vaccine

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSTEM

    American researchers have used long-established technology to create a COVID vaccine that’s easy to make and store; clinical trials are...

    Years 8-10
  • COSMOS Magazine: Sticky Business
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    COSMOS Magazine: Sticky Business

    Chemical SciencesBiological SciencesSTEM

    Ever wondered why some things are sticky and others aren’t? Applied mathematician SOPHIE CALABRETTO explains the chemical attraction of garlic...

    Years 5 & 8-10
  • COSMOS Magazine: Toothpaste Truths: the chemistry of toothpaste
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    COSMOS Magazine: Toothpaste Truths: the chemistry of toothpaste

    Chemical SciencesSTEM

    What goes into the pea-sized splotch of brush-additive paste with which (most of us) start and end each day? Ellen...

    Years 5 & 8-10
  • D.I.Y Science – Make your own Rocket
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    D.I.Y Science - Make your own Rocket

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to...

    Years 7-10
  • COSMOS Magazine: The Chemistry of Soap
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    COSMOS Magazine: The Chemistry of Soap

    Biological SciencesChemical Sciences

    A few minor cosmetic tweaks aside, the basic recipe for soap has endured for millennia. Jacinta Bowler looks at its...

    Years 7-10
  • COSMOS Magazine: Rising in the yeast
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    COSMOS Magazine: Rising in the yeast

    Biological SciencesChemical Sciences

    The science of sourdough bread is anything but run of the mill. Kelly Wong gets a starter lesson from sourdough...

    Years 7-10
  • Explainer: How to make a vaccine
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    Explainer: How to make a vaccine

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSTEM

    Inside the Australian manufacturing process of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. This resource is best suited to Chemistry and Biology students in...

    Years 8-10
  • COSMOS Magazine: The Science of Fireworks
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    COSMOS Magazine: The Science of Fireworks

    Chemical SciencesSTEM

    Ever wondered about what’s behind the big bangs and bright sparks of New Year’s Eve? Nathan Kilah ignites the discussion....

    Years 6-12
  • D.I.Y Science – Create your own lava lamp
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    D.I.Y Science - Create your own lava lamp

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to...

    Years 7
  • D.I.Y Science – Floating in Salt Water
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    D.I.Y Science - Floating in Salt Water

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to...

    Years 7-8
  • D.I.Y Science – Make your own Pet Squid
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    D.I.Y Science - Make your own Pet Squid

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to...

    Years 7-8

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