Scientists get closer to the origins of gold
26 May 2021

Scientists get closer to the origins of gold

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Scientists may have solved a question that has baffled humans since ancient times – where did gold come from?  This resource is best suited to Year 8, 9, 11 and 12 Chemistry and Earth Science students. It works well as … Continued
Our favourite Iceland volcano shots
30 Mar 2021

Our favourite Iceland volcano shots

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Iceland’s Mount Fagradalsfjall active for first time in 6,000 years. Explore some beautiful imagery of the Iceland volcano with Year 6 and 9 Earth and Space students who are learning about extreme earth events and plate tectonics. This resource is … Continued
Tectonic timelapse
9 Feb 2021

Tectonic timelapse

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This just in: one billion years of Earth’s history in 40 seconds. This mesmerising timelapse video and resource are best suited to Year 9 Earth and Space students who are learning about plate tectonics and how the Earth has changed … Continued
Knowing Volcanoes
1 Feb 2021

Knowing Volcanoes

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The 2019 White Island disaster was a horrific — but growingly rare — tragedy. Professor Jocelyn McPhie explains the volcano monitoring technology making eruptions less frequently fatal. This resource is best suited to Year 4, 5, 6, and 8 Earth … Continued
Volcanoes that just kept on giving
1 Dec 2020

Volcanoes that just kept on giving

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Magma ‘conveyor belt’ fueled eruptions in Indian Ocean. This interesting resource shows how the Kerguelen Plateau experiences so much volcanic activity. It is suitable for Year 6 and 9 Earth and Science students learning about volcanoes, disaster management and plate … Continued
Rain really can move mountains
2 Nov 2020

Rain really can move mountains

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Himalayan study describes dramatic impact of erosion. This article is suitable for year 7, 8 and 9 Earth and Space students learning about how climate, rain and plate tectonics create rocks, volcanoes and mountains. It is also suitable for Year … Continued
What creates Earth’s magnetic field?
26 Oct 2020

What creates Earth’s magnetic field?

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The Earth's core works like a giant bicycle dynamo in reverse. This article is suitable for Year 4 and 6 Physics students learning about magnetism, electrical current or forces. It is also suitable for Year 9 Earth and Space students … Continued
Volcanoes aren’t always what they seem
31 Jul 2020

Volcanoes aren’t always what they seem

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A different kind of magma may lurk below. This article is well suited to Earth and Space, Chemistry and Physics students in years 6, 8, 9, and 10 who are learning about the importance of a scientific understanding of volcanoes … Continued
Why do so many dangerous animals live in Australia?
29 Jul 2020

Why do so many dangerous animals live in Australia?

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Why do so many dangerous animals live in Australia? – Lucy, aged seven, Kent, UK Use this article with Biology and Earth and Space students in years 3-10 who are investigating the features of animals, the changing Earth and evolution. … Continued
Best of: Plate Tectonics
22 May 2020

Best of: Plate Tectonics

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Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Plate Tectonics for year 9 students studying Earth and Space Science. Australian Curriculum Codes: ACSSU180 Year 9: "The theory of … Continued