Curly the curling AI beats humans on the ice
12 Oct 2020

Curly the curling AI beats humans on the ice

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Robot beats humans in that compelling sport on ice. This resource, with contextual forces questions, is best suited to year 7 and 10 Physics students who are learning about unbalanced forces and acceleration and have an interest in sport.   … Continued
Turning buoyancy on its head
4 Sep 2020

Turning buoyancy on its head

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French researchers have floated boats “upside down” on liquid. This article is well suited to year 7 and 10 Physics students who are learning about forces. It demonstrates how an understanding of buoyancy, balanced and unbalanced forces can be applied … Continued
Shoes that stick and clothes that reveal
3 Jun 2020

Shoes that stick and clothes that reveal

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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
Best of: Gravity
8 May 2020

Best of: Gravity

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Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Gravity for year 7 and 10 students studying Physical Sciences. Australian Curriculum Codes: ACSSU117, ACSSU229 Year 7: "Change to an … Continued
Planet that never was is still interesting
23 Apr 2020

Planet that never was is still interesting

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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

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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
How fast can a human cycle?
2 Sep 2019

How fast can a human cycle?

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With aerodynamic help, 300 kilometres an hour seems easily within reach. This article could be used to help students identify practical applications of resistive forces when studying Physical Sciences in years 4, 7, 8, and 10. In context maths questions … Continued
D.I.Y. Science – Air Pressure
3 Jul 2019

D.I.Y. Science – Air Pressure

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The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to help school teachers and carers inspire a child’s curiosity in science. It's time to get hands-on. Play a trick on … Continued
D.I.Y. Science – Making a Strong Roof
3 Jul 2018

D.I.Y. Science – Making a Strong Roof

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The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to help primary school teachers and carers inspire a child’s curiosity in science. It's time to get hands-on. Learn how to … Continued
D.I.Y. Science – Use your own Force
3 Jul 2018

D.I.Y. Science – Use your own Force

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The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to help school teachers and carers inspire a child’s curiosity in science. It's time to get hands-on. Do incredible things with … Continued