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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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Explore space for the Premier’s Reading Challenge
15 Apr 2021

Explore space for the Premier’s Reading Challenge

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Tools for Teachers, STEM In Action | 0
If you're looking to increase students' scientific literacy, the 2021 Premier's Reading Challenge could be just for you. Find out how to get involved with STEM students of any age, win some prizes and maybe even learn about space along … Continued
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Which is more creative, the arts or the sciences? Research confirms it’s key for both
24 Jul 2020

Which is more creative, the arts or the sciences? Research confirms it’s key for both

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Tools for Teachers, STEM In Action | 0
Creativity will be a vital component of jobs of the future – and it needs to be taught across STEM and arts at school, says an expert. The research confirms the importance of creativity in STEM classrooms, and highlights it's … Continued
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Citizen Science for the Classroom: The GLOBE Program
20 Jul 2020

Citizen Science for the Classroom: The GLOBE Program

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Tools for Teachers, STEM In Action | 0
Each week Cosmos takes a look at projects and news about Citizen Science in Australia. This week they went global with two projects: the very contemporary CoronaReport initiative, and the venerable (well, quarter-century-year old) GLOBE program. The GLOBE Program is an … Continued
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2020: Innovation Games – Calling all young scientists
16 Jul 2020

2020: Innovation Games – Calling all young scientists

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Tools for Teachers, STEM In Action | 0
Young scientists are being given the chance to star in a reality game show alongside an elite athlete to compete for the right to be crowned in the 2020 Innovation Games Champions. Children aged 10-15 with a passion for science … Continued
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Science photo contest for SA schools
7 Jul 2020

Science photo contest for SA schools

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Tools for Teachers, STEM In Action | 0
Look through the lens at the science your students are passionate about. Year 9 Claudia Coggan has already submitted her entry to Flinders University's photo competition – “Science is everywhere. It’s in nature, agriculture and the impact of world food … Continued
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5 Australian books that can help young people understand their place in the world
2 Jul 2020

5 Australian books that can help young people understand their place in the world

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Tools for Teachers, STEM In Action | 0
Some great Australian reads for your students over the break. It is important for young people to read literature that reflects their own life and also expands their experiences of the world. Credit: Shutterstock Alfred Tatum, a US education professor … Continued
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The possible reason girls are less likely to pick STEM careers
29 Jun 2020

The possible reason girls are less likely to pick STEM careers

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Tools for Teachers, STEM In Action | 0
Girls score the same in maths and science as boys, but higher in arts – this may be why they are less likely to pick STEM careers Credit: Shutterstock Last month, the Australian Academy of Science published a report showing … Continued
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