resources for teaching from home Archives - Education

29 Jul 2022

Check out these awesome events during National Science Week 2022

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

Whether you're in school or at home, educating to the curriculum, or just looking for some science fun, we're certain there's something for you this National Science Week. Australia’s National Science Week is back for 2022 and this year’s line-up … Continued

15 Feb 2022

When the Mattress King met the Queen of Waste

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

You're likely to have spotted an old mattress slumbering by the roadside, and they're an environmental nightmare. Here are two Australian's with an innovative solution. Learn how old mattresses can be recycled into household benchtops, splashbacks and flooring in this … Continued

28 Jan 2022

Our Top STEM resources for Virtual Learning 2022

by Claire Hughes | posted in: STEM In Action, Careers In STEM, 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: STEM In Action, Careers In STEM, 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

24 Nov 2021

Exploring history through a 2000-year ice core

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Antarctic scientists have analysed a 2000-year ice core record to find the link between Australian drought and greenhouse gases. Learn about Antarctic science and how research there impacts Australia in this resource for Year 8 and 10 Chemistry and Earth … Continued

3 Nov 2021

Making Water in the Antarctic Desert

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

The Antarctic ice sheet holds about 90 percent of Earth’s fresh water in 30 million cubic kilometres of ice. But there’s not a drop to drink, unless you pour some serious energy into making it. This resource is best suited … 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

3 Aug 2021

Would you like an AI teacher?

by Deborah Devis | posted in: STEM In Action, Careers In STEM | 0

AI teachers are a student choice This interesting resource emphasises the role of students in science. They will be shown why scientists need the opinions of students to help research AI in the classroom. Students can conduct the survey to … Continued

21 Jun 2021

Ammonia: Australia’s next massive energy export

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Australian researchers try to solve the energy problem by investigating ammonia. This resource is best suited to Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry, Earth and Space and Physics students. Included are student activity and an investigation template that guides … Continued

15 Apr 2021

Explore space for the Premier’s Reading Challenge

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

If you're looking to increase students' scientific literacy, the 2021 Premier's Reading Challenge could be just for you. Find out how to get involved with STEM students of any age, win some prizes and maybe even learn about space along … Continued