physics and biology Archives - Education

26 Aug 2021

Helmets and Forces

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

Children and their parents are underestimating the danger of scooters, skateboard and skates with often dire consequences. This resource shows the real-life implications and consequences of not wearing helmets with any non-motorised vehicle. It is an easily relatable example showing … Continued

5 Mar 2021

Odd Jobs – Fish DJ

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

Speaker system helps scientists understand brain networks of baby fish. This resource is best suited to Year 9 and 10 Biology and Physics students to highlight an unexpected field of research in STEM. It is particularly well suited to those … Continued

1 Mar 2021

Hold on, that’s why we have fingerprints

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

Researchers explore the ridges of our fingerprints, wet and dry. This resource is best suited to Year 4 Physics students who are learning about friction and Year 5 Biology students learning about specific adaptations. Word Count: 400 Credit: John M … Continued

17 Feb 2021

Snakey sine waves

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

The physics of sidewinder snake movement. This article is best suited to Year 9 Physics students to combine an understanding of Physics and Biology. It looks at how specific snakes have adaptations that allow them to move in the motion … Continued

26 Mar 2020

The Future of Artificial Intelligence

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

The artificial intelligence future is inevitable, but what it looks like is up to human decisions – we need to make sure we get it right before we roll it out on a larger scale. Discuss the ethics of upcoming … Continued

22 May 2018

Explainer: Soccer Playing and Forces

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

One of the risks of brain injury in soccer comes from the forces applied during an integral part of the game – heading the ball. This resource explains forces for Year 7 Physics students via the medium of soccer. Word … Continued

30 Aug 2017

Mayweather Vs McGregor – Boxing & Forces

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

In the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, the most dangerous things in the boxing ring might have been the gloves. This is why the ref's call - and declaration of Mayweather as the winner - was the right … Continued