Unit 3 physics Archives - Education

19 Sep 2021

Phenomena – Episode 7: Gravity

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

Gravity and matter are inseparable. This connection is visualised through a simulation of the orbital motion of solar systems and the spiral dance of galaxies. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected … Continued

13 Sep 2021

Phenomena – Episode 6: Magnetism

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Magnetism is an invisible and influential force. Magnetic fields distort a metallic liquid into spectacular shapes that visualise magnetism in three dimensions. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected to feature in … Continued

11 Sep 2021

A Spacetime Trilogy with Jared Kaplan

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

Jared Kaplan, theoretical physicist at John’s Hopkins University, looks to black holes, gravity, and even a dazzle of zebras, to examine profound and whimsical questions about spacetime and our universe. This film series was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International … Continued

11 May 2021

Exoplanet atmosphere hints it formed far from star

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

Chemical fingerprint of the exoplanet Osiris shows unexpectedly high carbon. Find out how astronomers have used spectroscopy to analyse the chemical composition of the atmosphere of Osiris. This resource is best suited to Chemistry, Earth and Space and Physics students … Continued

3 Nov 2020

Gravitational Waves

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

In 2015, astronomers shook the world of science when they made the first ever detection of gravitational waves. This feat – which won them the Nobel Prize – recorded the ripples in spacetime created by a colossal crash between two … Continued

13 Oct 2020

Elements of surprise in new star study

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

Carbon discovery has implications across astrophysics. This article is suitable for Year 8, 9, and 10 Chemistry and Earth and Space science students who are learning about the formation of atoms in the Universe. It is also suited to senior … Continued

17 Sep 2020

Venus keeps teasing us about life

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

Phosphine gas has been detected in the atmosphere of Venus. This fascinating article is well suited to year 4-12 students who are studying any science and are interested in the needs for life and the search for life in the … Continued

8 May 2020

Best of: Gravity

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical 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: Gravity for year 7 and 10 students studying Physical Sciences. Australian Curriculum Codes: ACSSU117, ACSSU229 Year 7: "Change to an … Continued

29 Apr 2020

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

by Jennifer Chalmers | 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