Our Top STEM resources for Virtual Learning 2022
28 Jan 2022

Our Top STEM resources for Virtual Learning 2022

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As Term 1 kicks off, we have highlighted a collection of our Top STEM education articles, activities, videos and resources for you to look through. This might help with your planning, or perhaps spark your interest and you’ll learn something new. Either way, … Continued
Our favourite STEM resources of 2021
13 Dec 2021

Our favourite STEM resources of 2021

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As 2021 and the school year comes to a close, we have gathered a collection of our favourite, and most popular, STEM education articles, activities, videos and resources for you to look through. This might help with your planning for … 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
Aurora Traditions of the First Australians
3 Sep 2021

Aurora Traditions of the First Australians

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The Southern Lights of the Aurora Australis are writ large in the storytelling traditions of Indigenous Australians, write Krystal De Napoli and Duane Hamacher. This article demonstrates real-world applications of magnetism, electrical charge and waves to Physics students, the features … Continued
Solar System Knowledge of the First Australians
4 Jun 2021

Solar System Knowledge of the First Australians

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For at least 65,000 years, First Nations Australians have understood Earth’s place in the solar system and the universe, write Kirsten Banks and Duane Hamacher. This extended resource and activity are best suited to Year 5 Earth and Space students … Continued
Indigenous Science in 2020
18 Jan 2021

Indigenous Science in 2020

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To honour Australia's history, from 18 to 26 January, Education – RiAus will be exclusively publishing content by and about First Nations Australians. These resources will look back at our favourite pieces from 2020 and also provide new content and … Continued
Our Favourite Resources of 2020
16 Dec 2020

Our Favourite Resources of 2020

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As 2020 comes to a close, we have gathered a collection of our favourite, and most popular, STEM education articles, activities, videos and resources for you to look through. Share your favourite resources with us on social @edu.riaus on Facebook … Continued
A catalyst for faster, cheaper biodiesel
11 Nov 2020

A catalyst for faster, cheaper biodiesel

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New system can work with low-grade feedstock. This interesting article details an invention to use biodiesels through an innovative chemical process. It is suitable for Year 7, 8, 9, and 10 Chemisty, Physics and Earth and Science students learning about … Continued
Worldwide 100% renewable energy possible by 2050, claims detailed plan
5 Nov 2020

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

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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