Meet a Climate Scientist: Matthew England
16 Aug 2021

Meet a Climate Scientist: Matthew England

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Meet Matthew England. As an oceanographer and climate scientist, he is a world-leading expert in the physics of the oceans and their role in climate change. Learn how Physics, Earth Science and Chemistry all come together and are applied by … Continued
Climate explained: how particles ejected from the Sun affect Earth’s climate
25 Mar 2021

Climate explained: how particles ejected from the Sun affect Earth’s climate

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When the Sun ejects solar particles into space, how does this affect the Earth and climate? Are clouds affected by these particles? Use this resource with Year 4, 7, 9 and 10 Chemistry and Earth and Space students who are … Continued
Fire, floods and ice
18 Feb 2021

Fire, floods and ice

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How Antarctic science helps us understand Australian weather and climate. The last Australian summer delivered hot weather and bushfires on scales not recorded before, followed closely by heavy rains and flooding. Why then, should we be thinking about science on … Continued
Engineers have built machines to scrub CO₂ from the air.
2 Feb 2021

Engineers have built machines to scrub CO₂ from the air.

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But will it halt climate change? This resource is best suited to Year 8, 9 and 10 Earth and Space and Chemistry students who are learning about CO2 emissions and technological advances that can help reduce levels in the atmosphere. … Continued
Murder hornets? Meh. Our pest wasps decapitate flies and bully dingoes
4 Jun 2020

Murder hornets? Meh. Our pest wasps decapitate flies and bully dingoes

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Over the past 50 years, introduced European wasps have taken hold in Australia, and their attitude towards native species can be ruthless. This article highlights the impact of introduced species on native Australian species. It highlights the co-dependence of ecosystems … Continued
What shapes genetic diversity in mammals?
26 May 2020

What shapes genetic diversity in mammals?

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Global map points to evolution and climate impacting the biodiversity of mammals. Use this resource to build on prior knowledge with students in year 10 studying biodiversity and the importance of it to understand the impact of climate change on … Continued
Tim Jarvis: The COVID-19 pandemic is a huge opportunity for the environment
21 May 2020

Tim Jarvis: The COVID-19 pandemic is a huge opportunity for the environment

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We have an opportunity to come out of the pandemic with a new approach to protecting the environment, says environmental scientist Tim Jarvis. This resource demonstrates the importance of a scientific understanding of policy making at government level and the … Continued
In Class With… Climate Special
20 Apr 2020

In Class With… Climate Special

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Get access to the biggest STEM names and brightest minds with our In Class With... series. To young people, the changing climate is an ongoing source of anxiety. They are bombarded with devastating news and statistics almost daily, and are … Continued
Best of: The Changing Earth
10 Apr 2020

Best of: The Changing Earth

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Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources around a single topic. This week: The Changing Earth for year 4 students studying Earth and Space Sciences. Australian Curriculum Code: ACSSU075 "Earth’s surface changes over … Continued
Chief Scientist: We need to transform our world into a sustainable ‘electric planet’
3 Mar 2020

Chief Scientist: We need to transform our world into a sustainable ‘electric planet’

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“Make no mistake, this will be the biggest engineering challenge ever undertaken.” This article is suited to students in years 7-10 studying Chemical, Earth and Space or Physical Sciences. It links the importance of school curriculum knowledge with current and … Continued