Unlocking Universal secrets with AstroQuest
10 Nov 2020

Unlocking Universal secrets with AstroQuest

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AstroQuest is calling for volunteer stargazers. This interesting article explains the citizen science project, AstroQuest. This project is suitable for years 7 and 10 Physics and Earth and Space students learning about gravity, Newtons Laws, and galaxies.   Word Count: … Continued
Best of: Gravity
8 May 2020

Best of: Gravity

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Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Gravity for year 7 and 10 students studying Physical Sciences. Australian Curriculum Codes: ACSSU117, ACSSU229 Year 7: "Change to an … Continued
Moonlight and stealth: how an author’s error created a myth about a WWII invasion
19 Jul 2019

Moonlight and stealth: how an author’s error created a myth about a WWII invasion

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History says The Omaha Beach Allied landing relied on a late-rising moon. Now, astronomy says otherwise. This interesting article could be used with Earth and Space and Physical Sciences for year 7. Interactive activity included here. Word Count: 997 Soldiers … Continued
For autonomous cars, ancient Greece is the word
18 Jul 2019

For autonomous cars, ancient Greece is the word

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Fundamental science is thought to be the key to keeping autonomous cars travelling on the right track. Use this article to show students the development of science and technology in recent years. It would be most suited to Earth and … Continued