Making Water in the Antarctic Desert
3 Nov 2021

Making Water in the Antarctic Desert

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The Antarctic ice sheet holds about 90 percent of Earth’s fresh water in 30 million cubic kilometres of ice. But there’s not a drop to drink, unless you pour some serious energy into making it. This resource is best suited … Continued
The Water Cycle: Water, Snow and Ice
2 Jul 2021

The Water Cycle: Water, Snow and Ice

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What happens to the water cycle somewhere as cold as Antarctica? This extended resource is designed for Year 7 Earth and Space students who are learning about the water cycle and states of matter. It covers the relationship between density … Continued
An answer to the clean water crisis?
13 May 2021

An answer to the clean water crisis?

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UniSA researchers refine solar evaporation for clean water tech. This resource shows how scientists are using their understanding of Chemistry, Earth Science and Physics to design technology to help society. It is best suited to students in Years 5, 7, … 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
Ancient water reservoirs inside Mars
6 Apr 2020

Ancient water reservoirs inside Mars

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Meteorites tell story of Red Planet’s early history. Use this article to inspire students learning about Earth and Space, Chemical and Biological sciences in years 5, 6, 8, and 10. It combines an understanding of elements, conditions for life and … Continued
Bushfires are threatening our drinking water
21 Jan 2020

Bushfires are threatening our drinking water

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Bushfires pose a serious risk to the quality of our drinking water – expert Stuart Khan explains the immediate and long-term effects. Suitable for delivery alongside the Year 7 or 10 Earth and Space Sciences curriculum when studying the water … Continued
Michelle is bringing sustainable food to the world
4 Nov 2019

Michelle is bringing sustainable food to the world

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Michelle Grant crosses science and social sciences to influence food sustainability programs around the world. This piece finds out about a non-traditional STEM Career whilst considering which aspects of the Biology and Earth and Space Sciences Curriculum for years 7, … Continued
New water cycle discovered on Mars
15 May 2019

New water cycle discovered on Mars

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Topics: Chemical Sciences - Atoms, Solids/ Liquids/ Gases, Particle Models Earth and Space Sciences - The Solar System Additional: Careers Concepts (South Australia): Chemical Sciences - Properties of Matter, Change of Matter Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface, … Continued
Discovering how a local stream became less salty
11 Feb 2019

Discovering how a local stream became less salty

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/Non-renewable resources Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 7 Discovering how a local stream became less salty Word Count: 474 How an Australian stream has … Continued
What killed a million Darling River fish?
7 Feb 2019

What killed a million Darling River fish?

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems; Living Things Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/Non-Renewable resources; The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Technology; Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 6, … Continued