Supernova Observations of Aboriginal Australians
3 Dec 2021

Supernova Observations of Aboriginal Australians

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Aboriginal observations of new stars appearing in the sky are leading to new approaches in astrophysics research, write Pete Swanton and Duane Hamacher. Learn how astrophysicists work with Aboriginal elders to describe thousands of years of celestial events in this … Continued
How making a film exploring Indigenous stories of the night sky enriched my perspective as a scientist
6 Oct 2021

How making a film exploring Indigenous stories of the night sky enriched my perspective as a scientist

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Radio astronomer and filmmaker Steven Tingay tells the story of two children learning the astrophysical and Indigenous stories of the universe. Learn how science can be explored in a creative way to enhance our understanding in this resource for Year … Continued
Aurora Traditions of the First Australians
3 Sep 2021

Aurora Traditions of the First Australians

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The Southern Lights of the Aurora Australis are writ large in the storytelling traditions of Indigenous Australians, write Krystal De Napoli and Duane Hamacher. This article demonstrates real-world applications of magnetism, electrical charge and waves to Physics students, the features … Continued
Solar System Knowledge of the First Australians
4 Jun 2021

Solar System Knowledge of the First Australians

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For at least 65,000 years, First Nations Australians have understood Earth’s place in the solar system and the universe, write Kirsten Banks and Duane Hamacher. This extended resource and activity are best suited to Year 5 Earth and Space students … Continued
Aboriginal star names are finally recognised
18 Mar 2021

Aboriginal star names are finally recognised

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The stories behind Aboriginal star names now recognised by the world’s astronomical body. This article is best suited to Year 7 and 10 Earth and Space Science students. It describes the stars that have just been formally named and the … Continued
Indigenous Science in 2020
18 Jan 2021

Indigenous Science in 2020

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To honour Australia's history, from 18 to 26 January, Education – RiAus will be exclusively publishing content by and about First Nations Australians. These resources will look back at our favourite pieces from 2020 and also provide new content and … Continued
School of fish: how we involved Indigenous students in our investigation of a 65,000-year-old site
13 Nov 2020

School of fish: how we involved Indigenous students in our investigation of a 65,000-year-old site

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A recent program for school kids in Kakadu and West Arnhem Land, incorporating traditional knowledge and Western science, is a model for teaching Indigenous children on Country. This inspiring article is best suited to Biology students in Years 6-10 who … Continued
Learning the Star Knowledge of First Australians
4 Nov 2020

Learning the Star Knowledge of First Australians

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people use their understanding of the night sky to navigate, inform cultural practices and much more. This interesting resource explains the importance of Aboriginal star knowledge through three Aboriginal star stories. It is suitable for … Continued
Kirsten is the astrophysicist of the future
15 Oct 2020

Kirsten is the astrophysicist of the future

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Kirsten Banks is a rising star of astrophysics, getting people excited about the universe and the importance of combining contemporary and Indigenous knowledge in STEM. Learn about her path to becoming an astrophysicist and why she thinks continuous learning is … Continued
Peter is taking STEM outside the classroom
6 Oct 2020

Peter is taking STEM outside the classroom

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Peter Reeve continues to host STEM workshops for Indigenous students whilst studying Astrophysics at university. He uses the strategies that encouraged him to pursue STEM to engage students in the field and so we spoke with him to find out … Continued