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Science as a Human Endeavor

Science as a Human Endeavor

  • Columbia: NASA blew it
    Student Activity & Video & Film

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    Columbia: NASA blew it

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Word Count / Video Length: 379 / 10:00 mins NASA’s return to space after the Columbia disaster was “ugly” and...

    Years 4-10
  • What happens when magnetic north and true north align?
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    What happens when magnetic north and true north align?

    Chemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    This article discusses a rare event where the Earth’s geographic and magnetic poles come into alignment. It would be suited...

    Years 7-12
  • Monosex animal populations ‘could help prevent disease and poverty’
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    Monosex animal populations ‘could help prevent disease and poverty'

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    A PhD researcher from Australia’s University of the Sunshine Coast explores the science behind sex-changing animals and the impact this...

    Years 4-10
  • Fishy robot outswims the school
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    Fishy robot outswims the school

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEngineeringPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Researchers build a fake fish that proves mighty fine at fin-flapping. Use this article about a technological development as an...

    Years 4-5 & 7-10
  • Heat-resistant coral could help rescue threatened reefs
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    Heat-resistant coral could help rescue threatened reefs

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMSustainability

    But it needs to survive climate change first. This article could be used with students in years 4-10 studying Biological...

    Years 4-10
  • Megafauna more mega than we thought
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    Megafauna more mega than we thought

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Research sheds new light on an ancient Australian marsupial giant. This interesting article would be well suited to students in...

    Years 3-7 & 10
  • Seductive light from the dark side
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    Seductive light from the dark side

    Chemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    The promise of power at night flickers for a quarter of the developing world’s population. This incredible new technology could...

    Years 6-12
  • Is forensic science reliable? It depends on the questions you ask
    Article & STEM Pack

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    Is forensic science reliable? It depends on the questions you ask

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesTechnology

    There’s certainly more to it than just applying methods or conducting tests. This article would work well with students in...

    Years 8-10
  • Why India’s moon mission should be classed a success
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    Why India’s moon mission should be classed a success

    EngineeringPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    While India’s Chandrayaan-2 mission didn’t go exactly to plan, there is still a lot to gain from the mission. This...

    Years 7 & 10
  • Tutorial: Brian Cox on black holes
    Professional Learning, Student Activity & Video & Film

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    Tutorial: Brian Cox on black holes

    Physical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    In the past few years, we’ve entered a new age of astronomy – now we can watch black holes collide, and see the...

    Years 11-12
  • To create skin like a chameleon’s, watch a chameleon closely
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    To create skin like a chameleon’s, watch a chameleon closely

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    The way they change colour is even smarter that we thought. Use this article to discuss technological developments with students...

    Years 4-5 & 8-10
  • The rocks below a famous crater
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    The rocks below a famous crater

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Geologists examine what unfolded after that asteroid hit. This fascinating article could be used with students in years 4-10 studying...

    Years 4-10

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