How Deadly Science is changing the lives of Aboriginal students
27 May 2022

How Deadly Science is changing the lives of Aboriginal students

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The theme of this year’s National Reconciliation Week – which runs from 27 May to 3 June, with events around the country – is “Be Brave. Make Change.” That brings with it an opportunity to explore the role that science, … Continued
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
Q&A: Caring for Country
25 Jan 2021

Q&A: Caring for Country

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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
Making a Connection to Culture
25 Jan 2021

Making a Connection to Culture

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Maths is universal and was, is and always will be important to understand in every society, even when it may not always be obvious. This resource is well suited to STEM educators as advice for teaching maths to Aboriginal and … Continued
Meet our Indigenous researcher: Marlee Hutton
22 Jan 2021

Meet our Indigenous researcher: Marlee Hutton

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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
Indigenous science goes far beyond boomerangs and spears
21 Jan 2021

Indigenous science goes far beyond boomerangs and spears

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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