films for the science classroom Archives - Education

5 May 2022

Genetic discovery may help scientists reverse hearing loss

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Listen up: study in mouse model provides insight into the development of crucial sensory hair cells. This resource can be used with Yr 10 Biology students studying Genetics. It is best suited to Senior Biology students learning about the benefits … Continued

25 Feb 2022

How cochlear implants work…and when they don’t

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Today, February 25th is International Cochlear Implant Day. The celebration is all in memory of the first cochlear implant in the world by French doctors Djourno and Eyres in 1957. The technology is remarkable, but it shouldn’t be considered a … Continued

6 Oct 2021

How making a film exploring Indigenous stories of the night sky enriched my perspective as a scientist

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Radio astronomer and filmmaker Steven Tingay tells the story of two children learning the astrophysical and Indigenous stories of the universe. Learn how science can be explored in a creative way to enhance our understanding in this resource for Year … Continued

28 Sep 2021

Phenomena – Episode 3: Waves

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Waves are all around us. As sound waves move through water and salt, they vibrate into geometric patterns that visualize the nature of waveforms. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected to … Continued

27 Sep 2021

Hear Me Out

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

This documentary is based on the true-life events of Sue Walters, Bill Gibson and Jackson Tait. The narrative explains how Sue and Jackson came to have Cochlear Implants, allowing them to hear. They recount some life stories and share some … Continued

26 Sep 2021

Phenomena – Episode 2: Matter

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Energy is at the foundation of all change in the universe. Chemical reactions reveal explosive and vivid patterns that visualise the power and beauty of energy. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was … Continued

25 Sep 2021

A Hundred Year Journey

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: STEM In Action | 0

This documentary film is based on the Helinä Rautavaara Museum’s project. It documents a rare journey to connect cultural objects, the heirs of their original owners and creators, and two museums. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International … Continued

24 Sep 2021

The Nature of Music

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Revealing the mysterious and mathematical roots of music, from neanderthals to whales and Pythagoras to modern astronomers. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected to feature in our Australian, Maths, Nature, Junior … Continued

23 Sep 2021

Phenomena – Episode 1: Energy

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

22 Sep 2021

Slime Minder

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

If you’re aiming to glean insights on how animals retain and use knowledge, you might think staring at a pulsating yellow splat on a dead log isn’t very productive. These are slime moulds, often avoided amorphous, brainless blobs. For biologist, … Continued