Studying the red planet
22 Feb 2021

Studying the red planet

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As new probes reach Mars, here’s what we know so far from trips to the red planet. This resource covers science outcomes across all sciences from Years 5-10. It may be of particular interest to students learning about the needs … Continued
Five ways to travel through time
1 Sep 2020

Five ways to travel through time

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Travel to the past is probably impossible. But to the future? This fascinating article is well suited for Earth and Space and Physics students in years 9-12 who are interested in time travel and if it can be done.   … Continued
Q&A: Eye and AI on the sky
17 Aug 2020

Q&A: Eye and AI on the sky

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Thoughts on what technology does to astronomy. For students who want to find out about what’s going on in astronomy right now, what questions are being asked and which are being answered. This article could be used to inspire year … Continued
Best of: Robotics
17 Jul 2020

Best of: Robotics

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Our best of series, published regularly, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Robotics for year 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12 STEM students. Although robotics is not covered in one discrete science understanding … Continued
Working in Art — Astrophotographer
9 Jul 2020

Working in Art — Astrophotographer

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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 now. Find out … Continued
Mars rover tested in Flinders Ranges
7 May 2020

Mars rover tested in Flinders Ranges

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Mars rover, Perseverance, will soon head to Mars looking for life – now scientists have tested the same methods to look for evidence of the earliest forms of life in the Flinders Ranges. Use this article to bring space exploration … 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

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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
New clues to the Milky Way’s age
9 Dec 2019

New clues to the Milky Way’s age

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By studying star-quake vibrations, scientists have a new estimate for the age of the Milky Way’s ‘thick disc’. This short easy to read article has obvious links to year 5, 7 and 10 Earth and Space Sciences curriculum, with a … Continued
Fireball over SA could have been a rarely seen “Minimoon”
5 Dec 2019

Fireball over SA could have been a rarely seen “Minimoon”

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It’s the Moon Mk2 – a minimoon orbiting Earth was spotted as it exploded in the atmosphere in 2016. This article has clear links to the Earth and Space Sciences curriculum for years 5, 7 and 10. Word Count: 719 … Continued
Incredible image of galactic centre discovers a supernova likely seen by Indigenous Australians
21 Nov 2019

Incredible image of galactic centre discovers a supernova likely seen by Indigenous Australians

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The explosive death of a star discovered within a stunning image of the centre of the galaxy could have been visible to Indigenous Australian stargazers less than 9,000 years ago. Suitable for delivery alongside the year 7 and 10 Earth … Continued