Best of: Gravity

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
Mars rover’s methods for finding signs of life given Flinders Ranges test

Mars rover’s methods for finding signs of life given Flinders Ranges test
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Perseverance will soon head to Mars looking for life – now scientists have tested the same methods to look for evidence of the earliest forms of life on Earth. Use this article to bring space exploration closer to home for … Continued
How much does a koala need to drink?

How much does a koala need to drink?
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Possibly a lot more than we thought. This article is suited to students in all years studying Biological or Earth and Space sciences. Although younger students may not be able to read the entire article or answer all questions, extracts … Continued
Behold, the “Crazy Beast”

Behold, the “Crazy Beast”
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It might look like a badger, but internally the Crazy Beast has got some crazy-weird seemingly nature-defying anatomy. This interesting article is suitable for students in years 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10 studying Biological or Earth and Space sciences. … Continued
Queensland dolphins intentionally beach themselves to trap food

Queensland dolphins intentionally beach themselves to trap food
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Beached as bro! Dolphins in Queensland’s Fitzroy River chase fish onto muddy banks and beach themselves, before sliding back into the water. Use this article to demonstrate an application of specific adaptations and changing ecosystems to students in years 5, … Continued
Best of: Chemical Reactions

Best of: Chemical Reactions
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Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Chemical Reactions for year 8, 9, and 10 students studying Chemical Sciences. Australian Curriculum Codes: ACSSU225, ACSSU178, ACSSU187 Year 8: … Continued
Timor-Leste cave art could be a link to Australia’s first people

Timor-Leste cave art could be a link to Australia’s first people
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Weathered stencils of handprints made 65,000 years ago suggests some of the first people to Australia could have taken a difficult route. Use this article to show students that scientists gather evidence to refine scientific understanding of events from history. … Continued
Hubble turns 30 – The images that changed our view of the universe

Hubble turns 30 – The images that changed our view of the universe
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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
Glowing dolphins: The brilliance of bioluminescence off our coasts

Glowing dolphins: The brilliance of bioluminescence off our coasts
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Marine biologist Vanessa Pirotta was instrumental in filming dolphins swimming in bioluminescence for the first time – and the experience was unforgettable. This article is suited to students in years 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 studying Biological, Chemical and … Continued
Best of: Quantum

Best of: Quantum
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Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Quantum for year 8, 9, 11, and 12 students studying Physical Sciences. Although most quantum physics is beyond school-level physics, … Continued