Stem Pack Archives - Education

22 May 2020

Best of: Plate Tectonics

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

Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Plate Tectonics for year 9 students studying Earth and Space Science. Australian Curriculum Codes: ACSSU180 Year 9: "The theory of … Continued

20 May 2020

Science helps ensure The Scream continues

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

Paint choice found to be a preservation problem in art conservation. This article demonstrates an application of science in a field often missed by students when considering STEM careers. This resource could be used alongside STEM Pack 6: Art Conservation … Continued

3 May 2020

STEM Pack 10: Climate Change

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

Students explore the latest STEM careers – the science and the scientists – through videos, research and discussion. The STEM Careers Packs aim to make students aware of the wide variety of STEM careers. They help students understand the importance … Continued

20 Apr 2020

In Class With… Climate Special

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

Get access to the biggest STEM names and brightest minds with our In Class With... series. To young people, the changing climate is an ongoing source of anxiety. They are bombarded with devastating news and statistics almost daily, and are … Continued

8 Apr 2020

STEM Pack 9: Vaccination

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

10 Oct 2019

Infrared imaging promises new insight into Plato

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

Ancient Greek text thought lost to age, ash and glue recovered through new approach. Use this article with students in years 6, 8, 9, and 10 to discover the vast amount of Chemistry and Physical science knowledge needed when studying … Continued

29 Jul 2019

Looking to improve aeroplanes, computer designs bird wing

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

Using big data and supercomputing results in potentially much more efficient aircraft components. This intriguing article could be used to discuss biomimicry with students as well as provide them with a practical application of technologies dependence on scientific understanding. It … Continued

22 Jul 2019

Lisa Harvey-Smith: Smashing galaxies and gender stereotypes

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

Australia’s first Women in STEM Ambassador, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, discusses the future of astrophysics, the importance of science communication and what it takes to boost STEM diversity. Use this article as personal professional reading or with students to challenge them … Continued

20 Jun 2019

Need some STEM inspiration?

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

Australia is on track to boost girls’ participation in STEM, but we need to move much faster. It’s a matter of both equity and pragmatism, says Lyn Beazley. Read this fascinating and inspiring article on the Australia Science Channel and … Continued

3 May 2018

STEM Pack 8: Forensics

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action, STEM Packs | 0