The chilly origins of Australia’s egg-laying mammals
6 Apr 2022

The chilly origins of Australia’s egg-laying mammals

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New research sheds light on the origin story of our mysterious monotremes. Learn more about these egg-cellent mammals with this resource. The downloadable resources can be adapted to span multiple years and topics. It is best suited for younger students … Continued
Cleaning up our space junkyard
28 Jul 2021

Cleaning up our space junkyard

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For the past 60 years we’ve been littering in space, and scientists are warning it’s about time we did something about it before disaster strikes. This article draws attention to the ever-increasing issue of space junk and details some proposed … Continued
Best of: The Changing Earth
10 Apr 2020

Best of: The Changing Earth

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Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources around a single topic. This week: The Changing Earth for year 4 students studying Earth and Space Sciences. Australian Curriculum Code: ACSSU075 "Earth’s surface changes over … Continued
Richard is a toxic pollution fighting hero
14 Oct 2019

Richard is a toxic pollution fighting hero

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Richard Fuller is fighting to reduce toxic pollution around the world, improving the lives of millions of people. This career profile could be used with students in years 4, 6, 7, 9, and 10 studying Biological and Earth and Space … Continued
A safe way to clean up oil spills
27 Sep 2019

A safe way to clean up oil spills

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Aussie researchers have developed a new, low-cost foam to safely and quickly clean up oil spills. Discuss this amazing development with students in years 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 who are studying Chemical, Biological or Earth and Space … Continued
This Australian invention could fix our recycling crisis
19 Aug 2019

This Australian invention could fix our recycling crisis

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A technology that recycles waste into clothing and building products could be the answer to Australia’s crippling waste crisis. This article could be used to demonstrate some innovative STEM technology, invented in Australia, to students in years 4, 5, 6, … Continued
Plastic waste has trashed one of Australia’s most remote islands
21 May 2019

Plastic waste has trashed one of Australia’s most remote islands

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One of Australia’s most remote paradise islands, and home to our best beach, has been covered with 400 million pieces of waste. This shocking piece could be used alongside Biological, Chemical or Earth and Space Sciences for years 6, 7, … Continued
Renewable energy for industry is no sweat with new system
20 Mar 2019

Renewable energy for industry is no sweat with new system

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Scientists have developed a new system that makes using renewable energy for industry more viable. This article explains why this has been difficult previously and is suitable for use with Year 7 or 10 Earth and Space Science students. Word … Continued
Air pollution killing almost nine million a year
13 Mar 2019

Air pollution killing almost nine million a year

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 10 Air pollution killing almost nine million a year | Cosmos Word Count: 386 Deaths … Continued
Sustainable Water
19 Nov 2018

Sustainable Water

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/Non-Renewable resources; The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 7, 9, 10 … Continued