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Australians are helping scientists get vital data this spring. Here’s how.
26 Oct 2022

Australians are helping scientists get vital data this spring. Here’s how.

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Tools for Teachers, STEM In Action | 0
Using smartphone and web-based apps, the public are spotting the country’s rarely seen animals. This interesting article outlines projects and resources that allow you to get hands on with scientific research this Spring. Citizen science projects actively involve citizens in … Continued
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Get ready now for the 2022 Great Southern BioBlitz!
18 Oct 2022

Get ready now for the 2022 Great Southern BioBlitz!

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Tools for Teachers, Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Citizen science is raising awareness about biodiversity on 28-31 October 2022. The 'Great Southern BioBlitz', or 'GSB' for short, is an international period of intense biological surveying to record all the living species within several designated areas across the Southern … Continued
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Get involved in scientific research with citizen science!
15 Sep 2022

Get involved in scientific research with citizen science!

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Tools for Teachers, STEM In Action | 0
Why is citizen science so important and how can you find the right project for you? This interesting article outlines various citizen science projects and resources that allow you to get involved with hands on scientific research. Citizen science projects … Continued
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Renewable energy is child’s play
31 Aug 2022

Renewable energy is child’s play

by Claire Hughes | posted in: STEM In Action, Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, Earth & Space Sciences, Tools for Teachers | 0
Writing about the energy transition for children. Use this topical children's book to engage and educate students on the challenge of climate change and the energy transition. This resource is best suited to students in years R to 6 studying … Continued
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How Deadly Science is changing the lives of Aboriginal students
27 May 2022

How Deadly Science is changing the lives of Aboriginal students

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Careers In STEM, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
The theme of this year’s National Reconciliation Week – which runs from 27 May to 3 June, with events around the country – is “Be Brave. Make Change.” That brings with it an opportunity to explore the role that science, … Continued
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Explainer: Coral Bleaching
12 May 2022

Explainer: Coral Bleaching

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
The science behind coral bleaching events explained. In this article learn what a coral is, the threats of climate change and subsequent coral bleaching. The accompanying teacher resources contain several interactive activities for students’ Years R-9, with a focus on … Continued
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Australia’s top health researchers highlight threat of climate change
7 Apr 2022

Australia’s top health researchers highlight threat of climate change

by Claire Hughes | posted in: STEM In Action, Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM Packs, Tools for Teachers | 0
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences says climate change is an urgent health priority. Today, 07 April, is World Health Day. This is celebrated annually, and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concerns to … Continued
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Eunice Newton Foote’s long-forgotten climate-science discovery
8 Mar 2022

Eunice Newton Foote’s long-forgotten climate-science discovery

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Careers In STEM, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0
Women’s rights campaigner was the first to hypothesise that CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere would change temperature. Today, 08 March, is International Day of Women 2022, a perfect day to explore the long-overlooked but ground-breaking climate discovery of female scientist … Continued
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When the Mattress King met the Queen of Waste
15 Feb 2022

When the Mattress King met the Queen of Waste

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
You're likely to have spotted an old mattress slumbering by the roadside, and they're an environmental nightmare. Here are two Australian's with an innovative solution. Learn how old mattresses can be recycled into household benchtops, splashbacks and flooring in this … Continued
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In Class With… Dr Alan Finkel
4 Nov 2021

In Class With… Dr Alan Finkel

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: In Class With..., Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Get access to the biggest STEM names and brightest minds with our In Class With… series. Renewable energy powerhouse Dr Alan Finkel took on questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… event. With questions submitted by … Continued
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