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29 Jul 2022

Check out these awesome events during National Science Week 2022

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Tools for Teachers, STEM In Action | 0

Whether you're in school or at home, educating to the curriculum, or just looking for some science fun, we're certain there's something for you this National Science Week. Australia’s National Science Week is back for 2022 and this year’s line-up … Continued

13 May 2022

A catalogue of 25 “hot Jupiter” exoplanets

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0

Astronomers are counting and analysing the planets beyond our Solar System – and their atmospheres. An exoplanet is a planet outside of our Solar System. While the first possible exoplanet observation was recorded in 1917, the existence of exoplanets was … Continued

13 Aug 2021

D.I.Y Science – Make your own Rocket

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

The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to help school teachers and carers inspire a child’s curiosity in science. It's time to get hands-on. This episode shows students … Continued

30 Oct 2020

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep1: Wired for Sound

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

The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... In this episode, Trashy creates the most extraordinary sound from a very ordinary … Continued

8 Oct 2020

Lighting the way to cyclist safety

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

A focus on biomotion separates cyclist from bike. The Australian national winner of the 2020 James Dyson awards has been announced and his design is set to save thousands of lives. This article and associated teaching resources are suitable for … Continued

11 Aug 2020

Check out these awesome online events during National Science Week 2020

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

One effect of the current craziness is that there are more National Science Week events online than ever before – and that means more chances to get involved. Whether you're in school or at home, educating to the curriculum, or … Continued

8 Jul 2020

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep10: This is Lit

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

The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... Before turning this episode's featured object into trash, the Trash Can Man uses … Continued

8 Jul 2020

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep9: Decorative Vegetable

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

The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... Celery. It's just so GREEN! But, it doesn't have to be... Find out … Continued

8 Jul 2020

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep8: Crafty Hover

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

The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... In this episode The Trash Can Man combines three trashy things to create … Continued

8 Jul 2020

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep7: Reverse Pitch

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

The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... In this episode, the Trash Can Man produces two very different sounds from … Continued