Scientists get closer to the origins of gold
26 May 2021

Scientists get closer to the origins of gold

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Scientists may have solved a question that has baffled humans since ancient times – where did gold come from?  This resource is best suited to Year 8, 9, 11 and 12 Chemistry and Earth Science students. It works well as … Continued
Knowing Volcanoes
1 Feb 2021

Knowing Volcanoes

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The 2019 White Island disaster was a horrific — but growingly rare — tragedy. Professor Jocelyn McPhie explains the volcano monitoring technology making eruptions less frequently fatal. This resource is best suited to Year 4, 5, 6, and 8 Earth … Continued
Rain really can move mountains
2 Nov 2020

Rain really can move mountains

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Himalayan study describes dramatic impact of erosion. This article is suitable for year 7, 8 and 9 Earth and Space students learning about how climate, rain and plate tectonics create rocks, volcanoes and mountains. It is also suitable for Year … Continued
Please explain: Why is NASA returning to the Moon?
28 Oct 2020

Please explain: Why is NASA returning to the Moon?

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Associate Professor Craig O’Neill, of Macquarie University's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, explains the interconnected reasons behind the renewed lunar push. This activity is best suited to Earth and Space and Chemistry students in Years 7, 8, and 10 … Continued
It’s confirmed. There is water on the Moon
27 Oct 2020

It’s confirmed. There is water on the Moon

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Flying telescope detects unique spectral signature. This exciting article and resource are best suited to Year 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 Earth and Space, Chemistry and Physics students. It demonstrates an application for their understanding of minerals and the … Continued
Volcanoes aren’t always what they seem
31 Jul 2020

Volcanoes aren’t always what they seem

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A different kind of magma may lurk below. This article is well suited to Earth and Space, Chemistry and Physics students in years 6, 8, 9, and 10 who are learning about the importance of a scientific understanding of volcanoes … Continued
Working in… Earth Sciences – Mine Designer
9 Jul 2020

Working in… Earth Sciences – Mine Designer

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The Working In... series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before … Continued
Working in… Earth Sciences – Geologist
9 Jul 2020

Working in… Earth Sciences – Geologist

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The Working In... series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before … Continued
Working in… Earth Sciences – Mine Geologist
9 Jun 2020

Working in… Earth Sciences – Mine Geologist

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The Working In... series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before … Continued
Timor-Leste cave art could be a link to Australia’s first people
30 Apr 2020

Timor-Leste cave art could be a link to Australia’s first people

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Weathered stencils of handprints made 65,000 years ago suggests some of the first people to Australia could have taken a difficult route. Use this article to show students that scientists gather evidence to refine their scientific understanding of events from … Continued