Pluto’s icy volcanoes
31 Mar 2022

Pluto’s icy volcanoes

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Massive cryovolcanoes on distant Pluto suggest the possibility of liquid water near the dwarf planet’s surface. This captivating article could be used alongside Earth and Space and Physical Sciences for years 5, 7, and 10 as well as Senior Sciences. … Continued
How to build a galaxy
25 Mar 2022

How to build a galaxy

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Researchers construct a time-resolved picture of the formation history of the Milky Way. This captivating article could be used alongside Earth and Space and Physical Sciences for years 5, 7, and 10 as well as Senior Sciences. Interactive class activity … Continued
Ancient signs of life: inspiring the next generation of scientists in the outback
4 Aug 2020

Ancient signs of life: inspiring the next generation of scientists in the outback

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As Perseverance sets off on its six-month journey to Mars, two UNSW PhD students look back on a field trip that gave Indigenous high school students a behind-the-scenes look at the rover’s mission.   Inspire and excite students by showing … Continued
Brines on Mars not habitable, study says
13 May 2020

Brines on Mars not habitable, study says

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Brines are common on Mars, but not ‘special’. As the search for life beyond Earth continues, this article could be used with students to discuss what the needs would be for life to exist and how scientists narrow their search. … Continued
COVID-19 will devastate Aboriginal communities if we don’t act now
24 Mar 2020

COVID-19 will devastate Aboriginal communities if we don’t act now

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Existing chronic conditions and overcrowding means a real risk of COVID-19 wreaking havoc in our Aboriginal communities. The questions in this resource have been written for students in years 7-10 studying any science. The resource is designed for students who … Continued
How to flatten the curve of coronavirus, a mathematician explains
20 Mar 2020

How to flatten the curve of coronavirus, a mathematician explains

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[PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article may since have been updated or refined.] A mathematician explains the science behind social distancing in an attempt to flatten the curve. This explainer article, alongside the accompanying student activity, is an excellent resource … Continued
Ultimate Careers 2019
24 Sep 2019

Ultimate Careers 2019

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Explore the exciting world of STEM careers Ultimate Careers magazine is a great way to incorporate STEM careers into your classroom teaching - helping make the curriculum contextual and relevant. It helps students work out how to match their favourite … Continued
Australia, US and Brazil lead the world in weakening national parks
31 Jul 2019

Australia, US and Brazil lead the world in weakening national parks

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Australia has made over 1600 changes to its national parks in the last two decades, including reducing marine park protections. This provocative article would be well suited to Biological and Earth and Space sciences for years 4, 6, and 7. … Continued
New class of quasars offers clue to fate of our galaxy
18 Jun 2019

New class of quasars offers clue to fate of our galaxy

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Astronomers looking for the blue ones make an important discovery. This captivating article could be used alongside Earth and Space and Physical Sciences for years 7, 9, and 10 as well as Senior Sciences. Interactive class activity included. Word Count … Continued