Explainer: Coral Bleaching
12 May 2022

Explainer: Coral Bleaching

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The science behind coral bleaching events explained. In this article learn what a coral is, the threats of climate change and subsequent coral bleaching. The accompanying teacher resources contain several interactive activities for students’ Years R-9, with a focus on … Continued
Climate explained: how particles ejected from the Sun affect Earth’s climate
25 Mar 2021

Climate explained: how particles ejected from the Sun affect Earth’s climate

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When the Sun ejects solar particles into space, how does this affect the Earth and climate? Are clouds affected by these particles? Use this resource with Year 4, 7, 9 and 10 Chemistry and Earth and Space students who are … 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
Seaweed cow chow prevents bovine burps
26 Aug 2019

Seaweed cow chow prevents bovine burps

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Researchers have found that a common seaweed could reduce cow burps, and Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by 10 per cent. This thought-provoking article would be suited to students studying Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences or Earth and Space Sciences in years … Continued
Shhh! Don’t wake the microbes – they could create carbon bombs
2 Aug 2019

Shhh! Don’t wake the microbes – they could create carbon bombs

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Disturbing ancient carbon stores buried deep in coastal ecosystems can trigger the release of destructive greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This shocking article could be used with year 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 students to demonstrate new discoveries … Continued
Greenhouse gasses impact on freshwater….the news isn’t good
16 Jan 2018

Greenhouse gasses impact on freshwater….the news isn’t good

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems; Genetics Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/Non-renewable resources; The Changing Earth Additional - Careers Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems; Diversity and Evolution Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 6, 7, … Continued