What do astronauts eat?
30 Jun 2022

What do astronauts eat?

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The challenges of growing plants in space. Learn about the exciting work taking place in Australia’s space agriculture and what it will look like in the future in this resource for R, Year 4, 5, 7 and 8. STEM students. … Continued
The Observable Universe
8 Feb 2022

The Observable Universe

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Space is a vast space to explore so get familiar with the key terms involved. This lesson plan and student activity help Earth and Space science students in Years 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 familiarise themselves with key Scientific … Continued
How was the asteroid belt formed?
3 Feb 2022

How was the asteroid belt formed?

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Travel back 4.6 billion years, to the beginning of the solar system, to learn how the asteroid belt was formed. Learn how the asteroid belt was formed in this resource for Year 7, 8 and 10 Chemistry, Earth and Space … Continued
Supernova Observations of Aboriginal Australians
3 Dec 2021

Supernova Observations of Aboriginal Australians

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Aboriginal observations of new stars appearing in the sky are leading to new approaches in astrophysics research, write Pete Swanton and Duane Hamacher. Learn how astrophysicists work with Aboriginal elders to describe thousands of years of celestial events in this … Continued
How to grow plants on Mars
12 Nov 2021

How to grow plants on Mars

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Researchers find innovative way to improve soils on Mars for the cultivation of future colonising Earthlings. Learn how scientist have combined their understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Earth and Space science to develop a way to grow plants on Mars. … Continued
A science poet’s guide to the galaxy
8 Nov 2021

A science poet’s guide to the galaxy

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Photons, physics and the power of performance: science poet, Rachel Rayner tells us how to communicate complex concepts. Learn about the importance of science communication, and how it can be used to translate complex physics concepts in this resource. Find … Continued
Mountains of space junk could carry us to Mars
1 Nov 2021

Mountains of space junk could carry us to Mars

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New project aims to recycle and refine space junk into rocket fuel. Learn how an Australian company is trying to solve the problem of space junk in this resource for Year 5, 7 and 10 Earth and Space students. Word … Continued
How do radio telescopes work?
19 Oct 2021

How do radio telescopes work?

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Astronomers have different ways of watching the universe, including optical telescopes like Hubble and radio telescopes like the SKA. But how do radio telescopes actually work? This animation shows you how both dish and dipole antennae receive radio waves to … Continued
How many stars are there in space?
7 Oct 2021

How many stars are there in space?

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Exactly how many stars are in space? – MeeSong. Astronomer Brian Jackson answers a student’s question about the number of stars in space, and the answer is mind-boggling. This explainer article and resource are best suited to Earth and Space … Continued
Meet Kanyini, South Australia’s first satellite
21 Sep 2021

Meet Kanyini, South Australia’s first satellite

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Students capture the spirit of South Australia’s great space adventure. Learn about the first satellite to be sent to space by Australia, and the origins of its name in this resource for Year 5, 7 and 10 students interested in … Continued