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
D.I.Y Science – Make your own Rocket
13 Aug 2021

D.I.Y Science – Make your own Rocket

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The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to help school teachers and carers inspire a child’s curiosity in science. It's time to get hands-on. This episode shows students … Continued
Predator and Prey
11 Jun 2021

Predator and Prey

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Who eats whom in Antarctica? Learn about the predator and prey relationships in the Antarctic. This extended resource is designed for Year 4 Biology students who are learning how living things depend on each other. It covers the relationships between … Continued
Dude! Where’s my flying car?
8 Jun 2021

Dude! Where’s my flying car?

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The Jetsons cartoons gave the boomer generation a vision of seemingly magically powered flying vehicles, delivering George Jetson to his office, wife Jane to the mall (no sexism there) and the children to school. It all seemed to work so … Continued
Features of Antarctic Animals
24 May 2021

Features of Antarctic Animals

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What characteristics or features do groups of Antarctic animals have? What is the difference between a mammal, bird and fish? This extended resource is designed for Year 3 Biology students who are learning about the external features of animals. It … Continued
Antarctic Animal Life Cycles
3 May 2021

Antarctic Animal Life Cycles

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What are the life cycles of Antarctic animals? Who are born live and who hatch from an egg? This extended resource is designed for Year 4 Biology students who are learning about life cycles and reproduction. It covers the life … Continued
This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep1: Wired for Sound
30 Oct 2020

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep1: Wired for Sound

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The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... In this episode, Trashy creates the most extraordinary sound from a very ordinary … Continued
Lighting the way to cyclist safety
8 Oct 2020

Lighting the way to cyclist safety

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A focus on biomotion separates cyclist from bike. The Australian national winner of the 2020 James Dyson awards has been announced and his design is set to save thousands of lives. This article and associated teaching resources are suitable for … Continued
This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep10: This is Lit
8 Jul 2020

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep10: This is Lit

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The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... Before turning this episode's featured object into trash, the Trash Can Man uses … Continued
This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep9: Decorative Vegetable
8 Jul 2020

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep9: Decorative Vegetable

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The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... Celery. It's just so GREEN! But, it doesn't have to be... Find out … Continued