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19 Sep 2021

Phenomena – Episode 7: Gravity

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Gravity and matter are inseparable. This connection is visualised through a simulation of the orbital motion of solar systems and the spiral dance of galaxies. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected … Continued

18 May 2020

Using a pocket rocket to explore distant planets

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Researchers have adapted a miniature rocket, called the Pocket Rocket, to replicate the conditions of distant planets’ atmospheres. This article could be used with students in years 8, 9, and 10 who are studying Physical, Chemical or Earth and Space … Continued

8 May 2020

Best of: Gravity

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical Sciences, STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0

Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Gravity for year 7 and 10 students studying Physical Sciences. Australian Curriculum Codes: ACSSU117, ACSSU229 Year 7: "Change to an … Continued

25 Sep 2019

Bringing Japan’s breakthrough cancer technology to Australia

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

For more than 20 years Japan has used a revolutionary technology to treat cancer. Now, Australian physicists and doctors are joining forces to bring it here. This exciting advancement for science and technology in Australia would be suited for students … Continued

19 Sep 2019

Fishy robot outswims the school

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Researchers build a fake fish that proves mighty fine at fin-flapping. Use this article about a technological development as an example of biomimicry being used by engineers to improve systems. It would be suited to students in years 4, 5, … Continued