Day of AI Australia
23 Jun 2022

Day of AI Australia

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction books and movies. It’s already here and it’s a growing part of our everyday lives. There are so many simple things we do each day that involve AI. Sometimes … Continued
Would you like an AI teacher?
3 Aug 2021

Would you like an AI teacher?

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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
Diversity in engineering with Leeanne Bond
5 May 2021

Diversity in engineering with Leeanne Bond

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Engineer, company director and diversity leader Leeanne Bond talks about breaking down the blokey barriers in the world of engineering. This career profile and podcast directly addresses the importance of women in engineering. Use the accompanying education resource to challenge … Continued
Jane Oppenheim and her career in science-based skincare
9 Dec 2020

Jane Oppenheim and her career in science-based skincare

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Researcher Dr Jane Oppenheim was the 2019 Clunies Ross Entrepreneur of the Year. In this article, you will find out about her career in pharmaceuticals and in the podcast, she talks about how science has laid the basis for both … Continued
Keep cool like a camel
30 Nov 2020

Keep cool like a camel

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The two-layer thing may work for technology too. This fascinating article shows an efficient cooling technology that combines chemistry with the biology of camels in the desert. It is suitable for Year 6 Biology students learning about how camels survive … Continued
The Great Cicada Blitz
24 Nov 2020

The Great Cicada Blitz

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In search of the sound of the Australian summer.   This article describes an interesting citizen science project to identify and classify Australian cicada species. It is suitable for Year 3-10 students learning about how the community plays a role … Continued
Grow some spines for EchidnaCSI
17 Nov 2020

Grow some spines for EchidnaCSI

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Opportunities for a little echidna detective work. This article describes a citizen science project that asks the community to submit echidna sightings. It is suitable for Year 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 students learning about the role of native … Continued
Can objects bruise like we do?
12 Nov 2020

Can objects bruise like we do?

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Korean scientists continue the quest to make material that bruise possible. This article is well suited to Year 8 and 9 Biology students learning about the body's reaction and defence to outside environments and Year 10 Chemistry students who are … Continued
Wine with a touch of Eucalyptus?
29 Oct 2020

Wine with a touch of Eucalyptus?

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The science of Indigenous Australian fermentation. This article is suitable for Year 7 and 8 Biology students learning about wine or Indigenous agricultural science, and Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry students learning about fermentation and organic compounds.   … Continued
Your at-home guide to appreciating snails
27 Oct 2020

Your at-home guide to appreciating snails

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Watch what they do, then tell their stories. This resource provides an activity that is suitable for Year R and 1 students learning about how animals choose homes and year 4, 5, 6 and 7 students who are learning about … Continued