Helmets and Forces
26 Aug 2021

Helmets and Forces

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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
Odd Jobs – Fish DJ
5 Mar 2021

Odd Jobs – Fish DJ

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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
Hold on, that’s why we have fingerprints
1 Mar 2021

Hold on, that’s why we have fingerprints

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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
Snakey sine waves
17 Feb 2021

Snakey sine waves

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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
Hayabusa2 capsule and cargo are back
8 Dec 2020

Hayabusa2 capsule and cargo are back

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Here's what you need to know about Hayabusa2 landing in South Australia. This article describes what happened after the Hayabusa2 capsule landed and why it is so exciting for scientists. It is best suited for students in Years 5, 7 … Continued
So, why a cone-shaped meteorite?
7 Dec 2020

So, why a cone-shaped meteorite?

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It’s just the physics of flight, mathematicians suggest. This short article discusses why a meteorite is often cone-shaped by looking at how the forces and energy they experience shape them. It is suitable for Year 7, 8 and 10 Physics … Continued
Explainer: Soccer Playing and Forces
22 May 2018

Explainer: Soccer Playing and Forces

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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