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13 May 2022

A catalogue of 25 “hot Jupiter” exoplanets

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Biological Sciences, Earth & Space 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

28 Jan 2022

Our Top STEM resources for Virtual Learning 2022

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

As Term 1 kicks off, we have highlighted a collection of our Top STEM education articles, activities, videos and resources for you to look through. This might help with your planning, or perhaps spark your interest and you’ll learn something new. Either way, … Continued

13 Dec 2021

Our favourite STEM resources of 2021

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

As 2021 and the school year comes to a close, we have gathered a collection of our favourite, and most popular, STEM education articles, activities, videos and resources for you to look through. This might help with your planning for … 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

11 Jun 2021

Predator and Prey

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

Who eats whom in Antarctica? Learn about the predator and prey relationships in the Antarctic. This extended resource is designed for Year 4 Biology students who are learning how living things depend on each other. It covers the relationships between … Continued

8 Jun 2021

Dude! Where’s my flying car?

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

The Jetsons cartoons gave the boomer generation a vision of seemingly magically powered flying vehicles, delivering George Jetson to his office, wife Jane to the mall (no sexism there) and the children to school. It all seemed to work so … Continued

24 May 2021

Features of Antarctic Animals

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

What characteristics or features do groups of Antarctic animals have? What is the difference between a mammal, bird and fish? This extended resource is designed for Year 3 Biology students who are learning about the external features of animals. It … Continued

3 May 2021

Antarctic Animal Life Cycles

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

What are the life cycles of Antarctic animals? Who are born live and who hatch from an egg? This extended resource is designed for Year 4 Biology students who are learning about life cycles and reproduction. It covers the life … Continued

18 Jan 2021

Indigenous Science in 2020

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

To honour Australia's history, from 18 to 26 January, Education – RiAus will be exclusively publishing content by and about First Nations Australians. These resources will look back at our favourite pieces from 2020 and also provide new content and … Continued

16 Dec 2020

Our Favourite Resources of 2020

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

As 2020 comes to a close, we have gathered a collection of our favourite, and most popular, STEM education articles, activities, videos and resources for you to look through. Share your favourite resources with us on social @edu.riaus on Facebook … Continued