solar Archives - Education

5 Nov 2020

Worldwide 100% renewable energy possible by 2050, claims detailed plan

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

A detailed roadmap for 139 countries outlines a path to a future powered entirely by wind, water and solar energy. This excellent article details one way renewable, clean energy could be implemented, and details scientific, policy and media debate. It … Continued

9 Jul 2020

Working in… Earth Sciences – Sustainable Buildings Developer

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

The Working In... series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before … Continued

9 Jul 2020

Working in… Earth Sciences – Solar Energy Storage Researcher

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

5 Jun 2020

Best of: Renewable Energy

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

Our best of series, published regularly, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Renewable energy for year 7 students studying Earth and Space Science. Australian Curriculum Code: ACSSU116 Year 7: "Some of Earth’s resources … Continued

12 May 2020

A solar chimney that saves lives and energy

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

This solar chimney can slash energy costs and now research reveals it could also help save lives in a building fire. Investigate this technological development with students in years 6,7, 8, and 10 studying Physical, Earth and Space, or Chemical … Continued

24 Sep 2019

Clean energy technology is drawing inspiration from nature

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

By observing how plants, animals and even mud behave, renewable energy innovators are uncovering new ideas. Use this interesting article with students in years 4 – 10 studying any science. It would be particularly suited to those studying energy generation … Continued

26 Feb 2019

Pursuit of perfection will slow down the energy transition

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Physical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/Non-Renewable Resources; The Changing Earth Physical Sciences - Energy Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Physical Sciences - Energy Years: 6, 7, 10 Pursuit of … Continued

16 Nov 2017

Climate Geoengineering

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Biological Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences | 0

Topics: Biological Sciences – Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences – Extreme Earth Events; Climate Change Additional: Careers Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 6, 10 Climate geoengineering could have … Continued

15 Nov 2017

New glass discovery

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences | 0

Topics: Biological Sciences – Cells Physical Sciences – Energy Additional: Careers Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Form and Function Physical Sciences - Energy Years: 7, 8 How thousands of years are taken off the glassmaking process How thousands of years are … Continued