geologist Archives - Education

9 Feb 2021

Tectonic timelapse

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

This just in: one billion years of Earth’s history in 40 seconds. This mesmerising timelapse video and resource are best suited to Year 9 Earth and Space students who are learning about plate tectonics and how the Earth has changed … Continued

15 Jan 2021

The Battle for Ningaloo’s Nursery

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

Exmouth Gulf is unprotected and in the sights of oil and gas developers. The gulf is home to a globally-unique ecosystem and acts as a nursery for many fish species. But, as Michelle Wheeler investigates, a proposed pipe-line bundling facility … Continued

2 Nov 2020

Rain really can move mountains

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Himalayan study describes dramatic impact of erosion. This article is suitable for year 7, 8 and 9 Earth and Space students learning about how climate, rain and plate tectonics create rocks, volcanoes and mountains. It is also suitable for Year … Continued

18 Aug 2020

A new way to analyse old things

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

Researchers unveil updated method of carbon dating. This article is best suited to year 8 and 10 students who are studying Earth science and chemistry. It highlights the importance of an understanding of radioactive decay and the use of technology … Continued

9 Jul 2020

Working in… Earth Sciences – Geologist

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

The Working In... series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before … Continued

9 Jun 2020

Working in… Earth Sciences – Mine Geologist

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

10 Apr 2020

Best of: The Changing Earth

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

Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources around a single topic. This week: The Changing Earth for year 4 students studying Earth and Space Sciences. Australian Curriculum Code: ACSSU075 "Earth’s surface changes over … Continued

21 Oct 2019

Pain relief may be found in the mud

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

It’s early days, but a chemical found in a fungus growing in mud near a boat ramp could be the inglorious source of a pain killer as potent as morphine. This article would be suited to students in years 6, … Continued

15 Oct 2019

New insights into habitability of Venus

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

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

17 Sep 2019

Megafauna more mega than we thought

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

Research sheds new light on an ancient Australian marsupial giant. This interesting article would be well suited to students in years 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10 studying Biological, Chemical or Earth and Space Sciences. It would work particularly … Continued