Life on Mars
Exploring the red planet up close and personal Sure, as they say: it’s just a game. But as PETRA STOCK discovered, the current crop of virtual reality games about life on Mars are informed by real science and real data – … Continued
What do astronauts eat?
The challenges of growing plants in space. Learn about the exciting work taking place in Australia’s space agriculture and what it will look like in the future in this resource for R, Year 4, 5, 7 and 8. STEM students. … Continued
School of rocks
How are we here? Why is the Earth the way it is? The way life arose in our solar system remains a fascinating mystery. Beset but not daunted by kangaroo scat, this astrogeologist – an alumna of NASA’s Astrobiology Institute … Continued
How to grow plants on Mars
Researchers find innovative way to improve soils on Mars for the cultivation of future colonising Earthlings. Learn how scientist have combined their understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Earth and Space science to develop a way to grow plants on Mars. … Continued
How to build a spacesuit
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Few uniforms are as recognisable and inspiring as those worn for space travel. But as Deborah Devis discovers, the evolution of the spacesuit has taken decades of small, painstaking steps. Find out how the design of spacesuits has changed and … Continued
Studying the red planet
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As new probes reach Mars, here’s what we know so far from trips to the red planet. This resource covers science outcomes across all sciences from Years 5-10. It may be of particular interest to students learning about the needs … Continued
Astronauts grow lettuce in space
Astronauts report the plants are fresh, nutritious and safe to eat. This interesting article is suited to students in years 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 studying Biological, Earth and Space or Physical Sciences. It demonstrates some amazing … Continued
In Class With… Brian Cox 2018
Get access to the biggest STEM names and brightest minds with our In Class With... series. Topics: Biological Sciences – Ecosystems Chemical Sciences – Mixtures and Separations; Chemical Reactions; Atoms; Solids/Liquids/Gases; Particle Models Earth and Space Sciences – The Solar … Continued