Aurora Traditions of the First Australians
3 Sep 2021

Aurora Traditions of the First Australians

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The Southern Lights of the Aurora Australis are writ large in the storytelling traditions of Indigenous Australians, write Krystal De Napoli and Duane Hamacher. This article demonstrates real-world applications of magnetism, electrical charge and waves to Physics students, the features … Continued
Our favourite Iceland volcano shots
30 Mar 2021

Our favourite Iceland volcano shots

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Iceland’s Mount Fagradalsfjall active for first time in 6,000 years. Explore some beautiful imagery of the Iceland volcano with Year 6 and 9 Earth and Space students who are learning about extreme earth events and plate tectonics. This resource is … Continued
What happens when the Earth’s magnetic field breaks down?
25 Feb 2021

What happens when the Earth’s magnetic field breaks down?

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Earth’s magnetic field broke down 42,000 years ago and caused massive sudden climate change. This resource explains how the Earth’s magnetic field completely changed and how that impacted the planet and everything on it. It is best suited to Year … Continued
Firestorms and flaming tornadoes: how bushfires create their own ferocious weather systems
15 Nov 2019

Firestorms and flaming tornadoes: how bushfires create their own ferocious weather systems

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Intense bushfires can create their own weather systems, making the conditions on the ground even more deadly. Useful topical resource to deliver Biological curriculum to year 5, 6, 7 or 9, and Earth and Space Curriculum to years 4, 6 … Continued
New insights into habitability of Venus
15 Oct 2019

New insights into habitability of Venus

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Study finds lava flow didn’t contain water as previously thought. Use this article with students to demonstrate how scientific understanding changes over time depending on the evidence available at that time. This would be suited to students in years 5 … Continued
Model predicts “impossible to put out” firestorms
8 Feb 2019

Model predicts “impossible to put out” firestorms

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - Extreme Earth Events; The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 6, 7, … Continued
Tropical cyclones more sluggish – and dangerous
13 Jun 2018

Tropical cyclones more sluggish – and dangerous

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Topics: Biological Sciences – Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Changing Earth; Extreme Earth Events Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences – Interdependence and Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 6, 10 Tropical … Continued
Volcanic ‘time capsule’ crystals may help us predict eruptions
24 Jan 2018

Volcanic ‘time capsule’ crystals may help us predict eruptions

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - Extreme Earth Events; The Changing Earth  Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 6 Volcanic ‘time capsule’ crystals may help us predict eruptions Volcanic ‘time capsule’ crystals may help us … Continued