Technology in Antarctica
20 Sep 2021

Technology in Antarctica

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How does technology enable scientists to learn about Antarctic animals? This extended resource is designed for Year 7 Biology and STEM students who are learning about food chains and the use of technology when studying animals. It covers keystone species, … Continued
Breaking the Ice
6 Sep 2021

Breaking the Ice

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How do ships sail through the ice to deliver resources to Antarctica? This extended resource is designed for Year 4 Physics and STEM students who are learning about push and pull forces. It covers real-life forces and their effects and … Continued
The Water Cycle: Water, Snow and Ice
2 Jul 2021

The Water Cycle: Water, Snow and Ice

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What happens to the water cycle somewhere as cold as Antarctica? This extended resource is designed for Year 7 Earth and Space students who are learning about the water cycle and states of matter. It covers the relationship between density … Continued
Features of Antarctic Animals
24 May 2021

Features of Antarctic Animals

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What characteristics or features do groups of Antarctic animals have? What is the difference between a mammal, bird and fish? This extended resource is designed for Year 3 Biology students who are learning about the external features of animals. It … Continued
Antarctica: Animal Adaptations
14 Apr 2021

Antarctica: Animal Adaptations

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What adaptations do animals have to help them survive the harsh Antarctic conditions? This extended resource is designed for Year 5 and 6 Biology students who are learning about animal adaptations and ecosystems. It covers the physical, behavioural and physiological … Continued
Antarctica: Twilight zone
22 Mar 2021

Antarctica: Twilight zone

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What causes the length of day and night to change in the Twilight Zone? This extended resource is designed for Year 7 Earth and Space students who are learning about daylight hours. It covers the changing seasons, location and latitude, … Continued
Best of: Acids and Alkalis
19 Jun 2020

Best of: Acids and Alkalis

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Our best of series, published regularly, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Acids and Alkalis for year 9, 11 and 12 students studying Chemical Science. Australian Curriculum Code: ACSSU179 Year 7: "Chemical reactions, … Continued
Best of: Renewable Energy
5 Jun 2020

Best of: Renewable Energy

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Our best of series, published regularly, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Renewable energy for year 7 students studying Earth and Space Science. Australian Curriculum Code: ACSSU116 Year 7: "Some of Earth’s resources … Continued
Best of: Plate Tectonics
22 May 2020

Best of: Plate Tectonics

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Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Plate Tectonics for year 9 students studying Earth and Space Science. Australian Curriculum Codes: ACSSU180 Year 9: "The theory of … Continued