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  • Phenomena – Episode 5: Electricity
    SCINEMA, Student Activity & Video & Film

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    Phenomena - Episode 5: Electricity

    Physical SciencesSTEM

    The universe is infused with electricity. An electric current burns across a wood surface creating incredible Lichtenberg figures. This film...

    Years 6
  • Who’s the fool now?
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    Who’s the fool now?

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Scientists have made fool’s gold magnetic, finally making it valuable for future technologies. This resource is best suited to Year...

    Years 8 & 10
  • How does electricity work?
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    How does electricity work?

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    How does electricity work? – Edie, age 5 This article and short video are designed for lower primary students who...

    Years 6
  • Power walking with a wind turbine
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    Power walking with a wind turbine

    Physical SciencesEngineeringSTEMTechnology

    Nanogenerator is like a tiny personal wind turbine. Learn about a newly developed way to generate electricity that could be...

    Years 10
  • Yes, electric cars are better for the environment
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    Yes, electric cars are better for the environment

    Physical SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesEngineeringSTEMTechnology

    Study confirms electric cars produce fewer emissions. Use this article with students in years 6, 8, 9, and 10 studying...

    Years 6 & 8-10
  • Generating electricity ‘out of thin air’
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    Generating electricity 'out of thin air'

    Biological SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Researchers unveil a new device powered by a microbe. An exciting development in technology, making connections between Biology, Chemistry and...

    Years 6-7 & 10-12
  • Charge a car in just 10 minutes?
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    Charge a car in just 10 minutes?

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    It’s possible say the engineers behind a new lithium battery. This article could be great to show students a contextual...

    Years 6 & 8-10
  • Seductive light from the dark side
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    Seductive light from the dark side

    Chemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    The promise of power at night flickers for a quarter of the developing world’s population. This incredible new technology could...

    Years 6-12
  • Pursuit of perfection will slow down the energy transition
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    Pursuit of perfection will slow down the energy transition

    Earth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Topics: Earth and Space Sciences – Renewable/Non-Renewable Resources; The Changing Earth Physical Sciences – Energy Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering Concepts...

    Years 6-7 & 10
  • D.I.Y. Science – Morse Code
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    D.I.Y. Science - Morse Code

    Physical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to...

    Years 6
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