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
This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep7: Reverse Pitch

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep7: Reverse Pitch
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The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... In this episode, the Trash Can Man produces two very different sounds from … Continued
Hungry black hole among the most massive in the Universe

Hungry black hole among the most massive in the Universe
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The massive black hole is 34 billion times the mass of our sun, and about 8,000 times bigger than the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way. Learn about this young black hole and how scientists can study … Continued
Did landscapes make land animals smart?

Did landscapes make land animals smart?
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Navigating survival could have created bigger brains. This article demonstrates how animals have evolved over time to suit their environment. It shows how technology, alongside an understanding of Physics and Biology, can be used to learn about this and the … Continued
Six easy ways to stop light pollution from harming our wildlife

Six easy ways to stop light pollution from harming our wildlife
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Light pollution may be a global problem, but there are small things all of us can do to play our part in reducing the impacts on wildlife. This article demonstrates how a knowledge of light energy and waves can be … Continued
Best of: Renewable Energy

Best of: Renewable Energy
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Our best of series, published regularly, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Renewable energy for year 7 students studying Earth and Space Science. Australian Curriculum Code: ACSSU116 Year 7: "Some of Earth’s resources … Continued
Narrowing down the time of death

Narrowing down the time of death
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New model could vastly improve forensic predictions. Use this resource, alongside STEM Pack 8: Forensics to demonstrate an application of Biology, Physics, medicine and technology. It is suited to students in years 8 and 9 and will open a discussion … Continued
STELR Wind Turbine Investigations

STELR Wind Turbine Investigations
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This series of videos show investigations using STELR wind energy packs to build the most efficient wind turbines. If you want to transform the energy in wind into electricity, you want machines that do this as efficiently as possible – … Continued
Cosmic bursts find all that missing matter

Cosmic bursts find all that missing matter
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Mysterious explosions emitting radio waves in space help solve a longstanding mystery. This resource is suited to students in years 8, 9, and 10 studying Earth and Space, Chemical and Physical sciences. It discusses Australia’s contribution to the detection of … Continued
Using a pocket rocket to explore distant planets

Using a pocket rocket to explore distant planets
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Researchers have adapted a miniature rocket, called the Pocket Rocket, to replicate the conditions of distant planets’ atmospheres. This article could be used with students in years 8, 9, and 10 who are studying Physical, Chemical or Earth and Space … Continued