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13 May 2022

A catalogue of 25 “hot Jupiter” exoplanets

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

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

18 Jan 2021

Indigenous Science in 2020

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: STEM In Action, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, Careers In STEM, 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: STEM In Action, Careers In STEM, 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

30 Oct 2020

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep1: Wired for Sound

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

The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... In this episode, Trashy creates the most extraordinary sound from a very ordinary … Continued

8 Oct 2020

Lighting the way to cyclist safety

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

A focus on biomotion separates cyclist from bike. The Australian national winner of the 2020 James Dyson awards has been announced and his design is set to save thousands of lives. This article and associated teaching resources are suitable for … Continued

8 Jul 2020

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep10: This is Lit

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

The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... Before turning this episode's featured object into trash, the Trash Can Man uses … Continued

8 Jul 2020

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep9: Decorative Vegetable

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

The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... Celery. It's just so GREEN! But, it doesn't have to be... Find out … Continued