The Universe Archives - Education

1 Sep 2020

Five ways to travel through time

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

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

17 Aug 2020

Q&A: Eye and AI on the sky

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

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

28 Jul 2020

The ultimate map of the Universe

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

Two decades of work fills an 11-billion-year gap to create an ultimate map of the Universe. This article explains a new visual representation of the Universe throughout time. It is well suited to Earth and Space and Physics students in … Continued

28 Feb 2020

In Class With… Neil deGrasse Tyson

by Hilary Jones | posted in: In Class With..., Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Get access to the biggest STEM names and brightest minds with our In Class With... series. The legend of science and screen Neil deGrasse Tyson stopped to tackle questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… … Continued

18 Mar 2019

Inside a Martian crater

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

A joint European-Russian mission produces a highly detailed image of the surface of Mars. This resource could be used alongside the Year 10 Earth and Space Sciences curriculum. Word Count: 118 The interior of the Kibuye crater on Mars, seen … Continued

1 Mar 2019

‘Fossil’ from the Big Bang discovered in distant universe

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - The Solar System; Big Bang Theory Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - Earth in Space Years: 10 'Fossil' from the Big Bang discovered in distant universe Word Count: … Continued

28 Feb 2019

Engineering the Square Kilometre Array

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - The Solar System; Big Bang Theory Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - Earth in Space Years: 10 Engineering the Square Kilometre Array Word Count/Video Length: 569/2:32m The world’s … Continued

22 Feb 2019

NASA announces new mission to probe the universe

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - The Solar System; Big Bang Theory Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - Earth in Space Years: 10 NASA announces new mission to probe the universe | Cosmos … Continued

6 Feb 2019

Gravitational waves: biggest black hole merger ever detected revealed

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - The Solar System Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - Earth in Space Years: 10 Gravitational waves: biggest black hole merger ever detected revealed Word Count: 509 This exciting discovery … Continued

14 Jun 2018

What causes Star Explosions?

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences | 0

Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - The Big Bang Theory; The Solar System Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - Earth in Space Years: 10 Scientists help solve mystery of what causes exploding stars Video Length: … Continued