Renewable energy is child’s play
31 Aug 2022

Renewable energy is child’s play

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Writing about the energy transition for children. Use this topical children's book to engage and educate students on the challenge of climate change and the energy transition. This resource is best suited to students in years R to 6 studying … Continued
Australia’s top health researchers highlight threat of climate change
7 Apr 2022

Australia’s top health researchers highlight threat of climate change

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The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences says climate change is an urgent health priority. Today, 07 April, is World Health Day. This is celebrated annually, and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concerns to … Continued
Eunice Newton Foote’s long-forgotten climate-science discovery
8 Mar 2022

Eunice Newton Foote’s long-forgotten climate-science discovery

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Women’s rights campaigner was the first to hypothesise that CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere would change temperature. Today, 08 March, is International Day of Women 2022, a perfect day to explore the long-overlooked but ground-breaking climate discovery of female scientist … Continued
Engineers have built machines to scrub CO₂ from the air.
2 Feb 2021

Engineers have built machines to scrub CO₂ from the air.

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But will it halt climate change? This resource is best suited to Year 8, 9 and 10 Earth and Space and Chemistry students who are learning about CO2 emissions and technological advances that can help reduce levels in the atmosphere. … Continued
Your backyard could help reduce global warming
28 Apr 2020

Your backyard could help reduce global warming

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A study finds gardens cool urban temperatures by six degrees, meaning your backyard can help reduce global warming. Inspire students to help slow global warming from home with this article suitable for Biological, Earth and Space and Physical science students … Continued
The last ice age tells us why we should care about 2°C temperature changes
2 Mar 2020

The last ice age tells us why we should care about 2°C temperature changes

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Perhaps 2°C doesn’t sound like much, but if you look through history, seemingly small temperature changes have had huge effects on the planet and people. Emphasise the importance of an understanding of ecosystem stability and climate change with students in … Continued
No, the pumice raft isn’t going to save the Great Barrier Reef
28 Aug 2019

No, the pumice raft isn’t going to save the Great Barrier Reef

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A volcanic pumice raft has set sail for Australia, with some hoping it will bring millions of new and healthy corals. Some think it’ll rescue our reef – but that ignores the underlying issues. This article could be used to … Continued
Corals can’t adjust to acidic oceans
31 May 2019

Corals can’t adjust to acidic oceans

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems, Lifecycles, Living Things Chemical Sciences - Chemical Reactions, Atoms Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/non-renewable resources, The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems, Diversity and Evolution, Form … Continued
How forests use team work
22 Aug 2018

How forests use team work

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 6, 7, 9, 10 Forests pull … Continued
Marine heatwaves more frequent and intense
17 Aug 2018

Marine heatwaves more frequent and intense

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - Extreme Earth Events; The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 6, 7, 9, … Continued