Telling girls they don’t like STEM halves their involvement at any age
26 Nov 2021

Telling girls they don’t like STEM halves their involvement at any age

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An experiment tests gender stereotyping in computer science to identify factors contributing to girls lack of involvement in STEM. Only by understanding the factors holding back girls from participating in STEM can we develop a solution and close the gender … Continued
D.I.Y Science – Make your own Rocket
13 Aug 2021

D.I.Y Science – Make your own Rocket

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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
Thinking of choosing a science subject in years 11 and 12?
26 Jul 2021

Thinking of choosing a science subject in years 11 and 12?

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Here’s what you need to know. When deciding whether or not to pursue science, it might be useful to know about the careers you can get, the people who study science and the other skills that science teaches. This article … Continued
6 Tips for Choosing Your Senior School Subjects
23 Jul 2021

6 Tips for Choosing Your Senior School Subjects

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Choosing your senior school subjects doesn’t have to be scary. Here are some things to keep in mind. It might seem like a decision that will impact the rest of your life so here are some myths we’ve busted to … Continued
Predator and Prey
11 Jun 2021

Predator and Prey

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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
Features of Antarctic Animals
24 May 2021

Features of Antarctic Animals

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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
Antarctic Animal Life Cycles
3 May 2021

Antarctic Animal Life Cycles

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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
It’s not lack of confidence that’s holding back women in STEM
26 Mar 2021

It’s not lack of confidence that’s holding back women in STEM

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We need to find out what's causing the gender gap so we can close it. Recent research into closing the gender gap in STEM counters the assumption that women lack confidence. Word Count: 879 Credit: Shutterstock Science, technology, engineering and … Continued
5 ways to spot if someone is trying to mislead you when it comes to science
10 Mar 2021

5 ways to spot if someone is trying to mislead you when it comes to science

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In a time when misinformation is rife, knowing what to look out for is important. Learn five strategies to equip your STEM students with so they can identify and avoid misinformation. Word Count: 1010 Credit: Shutterstock It’s not a new … Continued
Q&A: Caring for Country
25 Jan 2021

Q&A: Caring for Country

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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