COVID-19 Archives - Education

10 Mar 2022

Message in a bottle

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

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

9 Jun 2021

How humans responded to epidemics throughout history

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

What archaeological records reveal about epidemics throughout history – and how humans responded to them. Find out what bioarchaeologists have learnt about past epidemics and how this can be used to help current and future society. This resource is best … Continued

28 Jan 2021

How modelling helped our COVID response

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Modelling is a term that is well known by scientists but has only recently been making headlines. So what does it actually mean? What does it do? And why has it become so prevalent during COVID-19? In this briefing, epidemiologists … Continued

27 Jan 2021

How does a virus stop?

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

How does a virus stop? — Angela Gaganis, Year 1. This article is written for Year 1 students however it provides a basic explanation of viruses that is well suited to all year groups that want to learn about COVID-19 … Continued

2 Sep 2020

As COVID-19 vaccines get closer, these are the steps they must pass to prove they’re safe

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

[PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article may since have been updated or refined.] As the world waits for a COVID-19 vaccine, an expert explains the clinical trials they must pass to prove their efficacy and safety. For year 8 … Continued

19 Aug 2020

Do all animals socially isolate to avoid disease?

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Whether or not animals socially isolate depends on the circumstances and the cost-benefit analysis. This article is best suited to year 8-10 Biology students who are looking to apply their understanding of cells, body systems and genetics to a real-world … Continued

14 Aug 2020

Why are viruses considered non-living?

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Viruses lack many of the features that are the hallmarks of life. This explainer article is well suited to year 8, 9, and 10 Biology students who are learning about cells, viruses and living things. It is particularly appropriate for … Continued

21 Jul 2020

Why outer space matters in a post-pandemic world

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

When the COVID-19 hit the world came grinding to a halt. But the space industry, including in Australia, are leading the post-COVID wins that will help the recovery. This hopeful article shows how science continues in challenging times and highlights … Continued

21 May 2020

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

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

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

15 Apr 2020

Five ways to understand coronavirus graphs

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0

[PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article may since have been updated or refined.] There are lots of numbers, but what are they saying? Science and maths are entangled when it comes to communicating scientific knowledge to society. Use this article … Continued