Alan Turing: Decoding Nature’s Patterns
10 Aug 2021

Alan Turing: Decoding Nature’s Patterns

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How the world’s most famous codebreaker unlocked the secrets of nature’s beauty. Patterns in nature can be decoded using mathematics. Learn how maths and biology come together in this resource for Year 8-10 STEM students. For more like this, watch … Continued
Biology by the numbers
10 Feb 2021

Biology by the numbers

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Biological sciences and maths have a growing friendship. This article highlights the importance of a connection between Biology and Mathematics. It is best suited for Biology students in Years 8 and 10 who are learning about cells or mathematical modelling. … Continued
Working in… Earth Sciences – Cartographer
9 Jul 2020

Working in… Earth Sciences – Cartographer

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The Working In... series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before … Continued
The complex choices of animals
28 May 2020

The complex choices of animals

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3D technology meets behavioural research. This resource demonstrates how technology can be used in scientific studies of nature to ensure consistency and fair tests. It is suited to biology students studying features, adaptations or evolution in years 3, 5, or … Continued
Hubble turns 30 – The images that changed our view of the universe
29 Apr 2020

Hubble turns 30 – The images that changed our view of the universe

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As the Hubble Space Telescope turns 30, astrophysicist Alan Duffy shares his favourite images and how they changed the way we understand the universe. Use these beautiful images and video to open a discussion with students about the incredible technological … Continued
Planet that never was is still interesting
23 Apr 2020

Planet that never was is still interesting

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Astronomers believe the suspected planet is a dust cloud caused by a cosmic collision. Use this article with students in years 5, 7, and 10, studying Physical and Earth and Space sciences to demonstrate scientists’ changing understanding of space. It … Continued
New ‘law’ could inform glacier-flow models
9 Apr 2020

New ‘law’ could inform glacier-flow models

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Equation designed to measure glacier movement over soft ground. This article and associated student activity is suited to students in years 4, 6, 7, and 10 studying Physical and Earth and Space Sciences. They focus on the practical application of … Continued
Looking to improve aeroplanes, computer designs bird wing
29 Jul 2019

Looking to improve aeroplanes, computer designs bird wing

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Using big data and supercomputing results in potentially much more efficient aircraft components. This intriguing article could be used to discuss biomimicry with students as well as provide them with a practical application of technologies dependence on scientific understanding. It … Continued
Milky Way’s long-lost sibling found
3 Aug 2018

Milky Way’s long-lost sibling found

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - The Solar System Physical Sciences - Gravity Additional: Careers, Maths; Technology; Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - Earth in Space Physical Sciences - Forces and Motion Years: 7, 10 Milky Way’s … Continued
Rats off the hook for the Black Death
17 Jan 2018

Rats off the hook for the Black Death

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems; Cells; The Body Additional - Maths Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems; Form and Function Years: 9 Rats off the hook for the Black Death Rats off the hook for the Black Death … Continued