Scientists get closer to the origins of gold
26 May 2021

Scientists get closer to the origins of gold

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Scientists may have solved a question that has baffled humans since ancient times – where did gold come from?  This resource is best suited to Year 8, 9, 11 and 12 Chemistry and Earth Science students. It works well as … Continued
Our favourite Iceland volcano shots
30 Mar 2021

Our favourite Iceland volcano shots

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Iceland’s Mount Fagradalsfjall active for first time in 6,000 years. Explore some beautiful imagery of the Iceland volcano with Year 6 and 9 Earth and Space students who are learning about extreme earth events and plate tectonics. This resource is … Continued
Knowing Volcanoes
1 Feb 2021

Knowing Volcanoes

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The 2019 White Island disaster was a horrific — but growingly rare — tragedy. Professor Jocelyn McPhie explains the volcano monitoring technology making eruptions less frequently fatal. This resource is best suited to Year 4, 5, 6, and 8 Earth … Continued
Volcanoes that just kept on giving
1 Dec 2020

Volcanoes that just kept on giving

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Magma ‘conveyor belt’ fueled eruptions in Indian Ocean. This interesting resource shows how the Kerguelen Plateau experiences so much volcanic activity. It is suitable for Year 6 and 9 Earth and Science students learning about volcanoes, disaster management and plate … Continued
Rain really can move mountains
2 Nov 2020

Rain really can move mountains

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Himalayan study describes dramatic impact of erosion. This article is suitable for year 7, 8 and 9 Earth and Space students learning about how climate, rain and plate tectonics create rocks, volcanoes and mountains. It is also suitable for Year … Continued
Volcanoes aren’t always what they seem
31 Jul 2020

Volcanoes aren’t always what they seem

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A different kind of magma may lurk below. This article is well suited to Earth and Space, Chemistry and Physics students in years 6, 8, 9, and 10 who are learning about the importance of a scientific understanding of volcanoes … Continued
Best of: Plate Tectonics
22 May 2020

Best of: Plate Tectonics

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Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Plate Tectonics for year 9 students studying Earth and Space Science. Australian Curriculum Codes: ACSSU180 Year 9: "The theory of … Continued
Why are most of the fossils we find male?
4 Sep 2019

Why are most of the fossils we find male?

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Scientists have discovered that most of the fossils they dig up are male – it sounds strange, but the explanation is actually pretty simple. This article would be best suited to students studying fossils or genetics in years 4, 5, … Continued
No, the pumice raft isn’t going to save the Great Barrier Reef
28 Aug 2019

No, the pumice raft isn’t going to save the Great Barrier Reef

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A volcanic pumice raft has set sail for Australia, with some hoping it will bring millions of new and healthy corals. Some think it’ll rescue our reef – but that ignores the underlying issues. This article could be used to … Continued
Volcanic ‘time capsule’ crystals may help us predict eruptions
24 Jan 2018

Volcanic ‘time capsule’ crystals may help us predict eruptions

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - Extreme Earth Events; The Changing Earth  Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 6 Volcanic ‘time capsule’ crystals may help us predict eruptions Volcanic ‘time capsule’ crystals may help us … Continued