Message in a bottle
10 Mar 2022

Message in a bottle

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Messenger RNA technology, so long in the wings, has leapt from understudy to main act. Its deceptively simple technology has potential well beyond our current COVID predicament. This topical article could be used with students in years 8 to 12 … Continued
Trekking alone across Antarctica taught me something about isolation
1 Apr 2020

Trekking alone across Antarctica taught me something about isolation

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One of the world’s greatest living explorers, Tim Jarvis, is used to pushing himself to the extreme. So he’s worth listening to when he talks about dealing with isolation. Following the advice from Tim Jarvis, try the attached student activity … Continued
How to survive isolation and keep everyone calm
27 Mar 2020

How to survive isolation and keep everyone calm

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Isolation sucks, but with some expert tips (and advice from astronauts) you can make it more bearable. We know that lots of people, children included, are experiencing intense feelings of stress and anxiety as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic … 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
COVID-19: The Smart Approach
22 Mar 2020

COVID-19: The Smart Approach

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Why should we bother testing for COVID-19? And what difference does self-isolation make anyway? The Australian Academy of Science answers these questions, along with more, in two short videos. Reflect on the measures Singapore has taken during this pandemic and … 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
Experts answer coronavirus questions and tips to reassure students
18 Mar 2020

Experts answer coronavirus questions and tips to reassure students

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[PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article may since have been updated or refined.] Will our healthcare system hold up under the weight of coronavirus and what's the deal with herd immunity? Australian experts break it down and talk the facts. … Continued
A vaccine against the virus that causes COVID-19 just took a huge step forward
27 Feb 2020

A vaccine against the virus that causes COVID-19 just took a huge step forward

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[PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article may since have been updated or refined.] An Australian team of researchers have developed a target for a vaccine against the COVID-19 coronavirus. This topical article could be used with students in years 8 … Continued
What the coronavirus does to make people severely ill
13 Feb 2020

What the coronavirus does to make people severely ill

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[PLEASE NOTE: This is an article from the early stages of our understanding of Covid-19 and our knowledge and understanding has since been updated and refined.] As Wuhan coronavirus cases increase, we’re finding out just how it causes illness. This … Continued
As the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak reaches Australia, here’s what we know
30 Jan 2020

As the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak reaches Australia, here’s what we know

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[PLEASE NOTE: This is an article from the early stages of our understanding of Covid-19 and our knowledge and understanding has since been updated and refined since it was originally published] This is what we do and don’t know about … Continued