Six easy ways to stop light pollution from harming our wildlife
18 Jun 2020

Six easy ways to stop light pollution from harming our wildlife

by | posted in: Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Light pollution may be a global problem, but there are small things all of us can do to play our part in reducing the impacts on wildlife. This article demonstrates how a knowledge of light energy and waves can be … Continued
Shoes that stick and clothes that reveal
3 Jun 2020

Shoes that stick and clothes that reveal

by | posted in: Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
That may sound bad, but it actually isn’t. Discover how an understanding of Physics concepts such as friction, pressure and electricity can be applied in clothing and material design. The resource as a whole would be well suited to senior … Continued
Hubble turns 30 – The images that changed our view of the universe
29 Apr 2020

Hubble turns 30 – The images that changed our view of the universe

by | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
As the Hubble Space Telescope turns 30, astrophysicist Alan Duffy shares his favourite images and how they changed the way we understand the universe. Use these beautiful images and video to open a discussion with students about the incredible technological … Continued
Planet that never was is still interesting
23 Apr 2020

Planet that never was is still interesting

by | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Astronomers believe the suspected planet is a dust cloud caused by a cosmic collision. Use this article with students in years 5, 7, and 10, studying Physical and Earth and Space sciences to demonstrate scientists’ changing understanding of space. It … Continued
New ‘law’ could inform glacier-flow models
9 Apr 2020

New ‘law’ could inform glacier-flow models

by | posted in: Physical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Equation designed to measure glacier movement over soft ground. This article and associated student activity is suited to students in years 4, 6, 7, and 10 studying Physical and Earth and Space Sciences. They focus on the practical application of … Continued