Newton's Law Archives - Education

6 Dec 2021

Science of Sci-Fi

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

We all suspend a certain amount of disbelief when we immerse ourselves in a blockbuster movie. But for a geek like astrophysicist Alan Duffy, it’s particularly annoying how the elegance and beauty of physics is routinely spurned by Hollywood filmmakers … Continued

3 Mar 2021

Explainer: Landing Rovers With Newton’s Laws

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

How to land a Mars rover when you’re many, many millions of kilometres away. This resource explains each of Newton's laws and how they are used to land rovers, like Perseverance, on Mars. It is best suited to Year 7 … Continued

9 Jul 2020

Working in Robotics & Engineering – Development Engineer

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Physical Sciences, Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0

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 now. Find out … Continued

9 Jul 2020

Working in Robotics & Engineering – Engineer

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Physical Sciences, Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0

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

9 Apr 2020

New ‘law’ could inform glacier-flow models

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

Equation designed to measure glacier movement over soft ground. This article and associated student activity is suited to students in years 4, 6, 7, and 10 studying Physical and Earth and Space Sciences. They focus on the practical application of … 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

6 Jun 2019

Why the next generation of rockets will be powered by methane

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

Topics: Chemical Sciences - Mixtures and Separations, Chemical Reactions Earth and Space Sciences - The Solar System, Renewable/Non-Renewable Resources, The Changing Earth Physical Sciences - Forces, Energy Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Chemical Sciences - Properties of … Continued