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31 Mar 2022

Pluto’s icy volcanoes

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

Massive cryovolcanoes on distant Pluto suggest the possibility of liquid water near the dwarf planet’s surface. This captivating article could be used alongside Earth and Space and Physical Sciences for years 5, 7, and 10 as well as Senior Sciences. … Continued

16 Mar 2022

How do you stage A holographic CONCERT?

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

From speeches by long-dead football coaches to concerts from legendary musicians still very much alive, what does it take to create and present a holographic performance? AMANDA YEO nails down the facts. Explore the reflection and refraction of light in … Continued

16 Nov 2021

Why does cold air go down and hot air go up?

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

Does cold air go down because the earth’s core is made out of magma and does hot air go up because it’s cold out in space – and does the circle repeat? - Neo, age 10 Learn about heat energy, … Continued

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

4 Aug 2021

Explainer: Is light a wave or a particle?

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

Is light a wave or a particle? — Ishan, aged 15. Light behaves very strangely and confused scientists at first when they proved it behaved as both a wave and a particle. So, what’s actually going on? Learn more about … 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

3 Jun 2021

Explainer: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

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

You think you might know light, but there's way more to it than meets the eye. Find out all the flavours that make up the electromagnetic spectrum in this explainer article and video. This resource has a great explanation of … 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