Senior Secondary Archives - Education

10 Aug 2022

In Class With… Rob “Krill Whisperer” King

by Claire Hughes | posted in: In Class With..., Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Get access to the biggest names and brightest minds in STEM with our In Class With… series. Marine Research Facility Specialist, Rob King aka The Krill Whisperer took on questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… event. With … Continued

29 Jul 2022

Check out these awesome events during National Science Week 2022

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Tools for Teachers, STEM In Action | 0

Whether you're in school or at home, educating to the curriculum, or just looking for some science fun, we're certain there's something for you this National Science Week. Australia’s National Science Week is back for 2022 and this year’s line-up … Continued

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

25 Mar 2022

How to build a galaxy

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

Researchers construct a time-resolved picture of the formation history of the Milky Way. This captivating article could be used alongside Earth and Space and Physical Sciences for years 5, 7, and 10 as well as Senior Sciences. Interactive class activity … Continued

10 Mar 2022

Message in a bottle

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

Messenger RNA technology, so long in the wings, has leapt from understudy to main act. Its deceptively simple technology has potential well beyond our current COVID predicament. This topical article could be used with students in years 8 to 12 … Continued

25 Nov 2021

In Class With… Professor Fiona Wood

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

Get access to the biggest names and brightest minds in STEM with our In Class With… series. Inventor of spray-on-skin and world-leading burns specialist, Professor Fiona Wood took on questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class … 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

4 Nov 2021

In Class With… Dr Alan Finkel

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

Get access to the biggest STEM names and brightest minds with our In Class With… series. Renewable energy powerhouse Dr Alan Finkel took on questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… event. With questions submitted by … 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

25 Sep 2021

A Hundred Year Journey

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: STEM In Action | 0

This documentary film is based on the Helinä Rautavaara Museum’s project. It documents a rare journey to connect cultural objects, the heirs of their original owners and creators, and two museums. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International … Continued