Revolutions in modern physics Archives - Education

2 Nov 2021

Explainer: Standard Model of Particle Physics

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

The standard model helps scientists describe the universe, but it’s not perfect. Use this explainer with Physics and Chemistry students to help them understand the particles and forces that make up everything we know. Word Count / Video Length: 1076 … Continued

11 Sep 2021

A Spacetime Trilogy with Jared Kaplan

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

Jared Kaplan, theoretical physicist at John’s Hopkins University, looks to black holes, gravity, and even a dazzle of zebras, to examine profound and whimsical questions about spacetime and our universe. This film series was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International … Continued

5 Sep 2021

Relativity – A Rap Performed by Albert Einstein

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

Take a fun look at relativity in this Hamilton-style rap where puppet Einstein travels through space with a class of students to learn the wonders of special and general relativity. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science … Continued

15 Jun 2021

Explainer: What are fundamental particles?

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

Learn about the fundamental particles and forces that make up the Universe in this explainer resource for Year 9 and Senior Physics students. Included in the teacher resource is a research activity encouraging students to explore Australian scientists’ contributions to … Continued

11 May 2021

Exoplanet atmosphere hints it formed far from star

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

Chemical fingerprint of the exoplanet Osiris shows unexpectedly high carbon. Find out how astronomers have used spectroscopy to analyse the chemical composition of the atmosphere of Osiris. This resource is best suited to Chemistry, Earth and Space and Physics students … Continued

16 Mar 2021

W boson spotted in Antarctica

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

IceCube observatory spots elementary particle needle in a galactic haystack. This resource is for Year 12 Physics students learning about Revolutions in Modern Physics. It describes an advancement made by researchers who are studying the W boson and the Standard … Continued

8 Feb 2021

Quantum philosophy: 4 ways physics will challenge your reality

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

Quantum mechanics has been confusing people and creating questions of philosophy for decades. Learn about some theories in this article. This resource is best suited to Year 9, 10 and Senior Physics students who are interested in quantum physics. It … Continued

8 Dec 2020

Hayabusa2 capsule and cargo are back

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

Here's what you need to know about Hayabusa2 landing in South Australia. This article describes what happened after the Hayabusa2 capsule landed and why it is so exciting for scientists. It is best suited for students in Years 5, 7 … Continued

7 Dec 2020

So, why a cone-shaped meteorite?

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

It’s just the physics of flight, mathematicians suggest. This short article discusses why a meteorite is often cone-shaped by looking at how the forces and energy they experience shape them. It is suitable for Year 7, 8 and 10 Physics … Continued

18 Nov 2020

Superconductor happy at room temperature

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Physics first achieved under great pressure. This stimulating article shows early research into a superconductor that is efficient at a higher temperature than normal, as well as the elements it is made from. It is suitable for Year 8, 9 … Continued