A catalogue of 25 “hot Jupiter” exoplanets
13 May 2022

A catalogue of 25 “hot Jupiter” exoplanets

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Astronomers are counting and analysing the planets beyond our Solar System – and their atmospheres. An exoplanet is a planet outside of our Solar System. While the first possible exoplanet observation was recorded in 1917, the existence of exoplanets was … Continued
Baby dugongs bounce back
26 Oct 2021

Baby dugongs bounce back

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Baby dugongs are back, baby! Use this short article about rising Dugong numbers in Australian waters with Biology students in Years 4, 5, 6 and 7 to show the benefits and impact of conservation. Word count: 240 There has not … Continued
Cadmium overload
11 Mar 2021

Cadmium overload

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Soil changes mean more toxins in food. This resource is best suited to Year 7, 8 and 10 Biology (food chains), Chemistry (elements) and Earth and Space (the Earth’s resources) students. It also covers some Earth and Space science outcomes … Continued
STEM Pack 10: Climate Change
3 May 2020

STEM Pack 10: Climate Change

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Students explore the latest STEM careers – the science and the scientists – through videos, research and discussion. The STEM Careers Packs aim to make students aware of the wide variety of STEM careers. They help students understand the importance … Continued
How mammals inherited the Earth
25 Oct 2019

How mammals inherited the Earth

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Scientists map out first million years of life after the dinosaurs. This fascinating article would be well suited to students in years 4, 6, 8, 9, and 10 studying Biological or Earth and Space Sciences. Word Count: 508 An overhead … Continued
Naming a NASA Mars Rover can change your life
24 Oct 2019

Naming a NASA Mars Rover can change your life

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When 12-year-old Clara Ma entered a competition in 2008 to name the next Mars Rover, she had no idea where it could take her. Inspire your students to follow in Clara's footsteps and get involved in STEM competitions, set high … Continued
Why India’s moon mission should be classed a success
13 Sep 2019

Why India’s moon mission should be classed a success

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While India’s Chandrayaan-2 mission didn’t go exactly to plan, there is still a lot to gain from the mission. This article could be used with students studying Physical or Earth and Space Sciences in year 7 and 10. It would … Continued
The Earth began to move 2.5 billion years ago
12 Aug 2019

The Earth began to move 2.5 billion years ago

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Rock analysis shifts the likely emergence of continental drift. This short article would be suited to Earth and Space and Physical sciences for students studying plate tectonics and the changing Earth in years 4, 6, 8, and 9. Word Count: … Continued
How did the moon end up where it is?
9 May 2019

How did the moon end up where it is?

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - The Solar System, Extreme Earth Events, The Changing Earth Physical Sciences - Forces Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface, Earth in Space Physical Sciences - … Continued
The first photo of Earth from space
21 Aug 2018

The first photo of Earth from space

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - The Solar System Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - Earth in Space Years: 3, 5, 7, 10 Space pic of the week: The first photo of Earth from … Continued