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AC Version 8.4

AC Version 8.4

  • The science of the sausage sizzle
    Student Activity, Article & Teacher Resource

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    The science of the sausage sizzle

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSTEM

    What’s actually in the sausage and bread you buy? And are there scientifically safer ways to cook it? Apply students’...

    Years 5-10
  • Why is the sky blue?
    Student Activity & Video & Film

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    Why is the sky blue?

    Physical SciencesSTEM

    Why is the sky blue?  It’s a question that only leads to more questions. Use this resource with Year 5...

    Years 5 & 9
  • Spring cleaning cells take out the trash before they divide
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    Spring cleaning cells take out the trash before they divide

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Cells may use this strategy to clear out toxic by-products and give their offspring a clean slate. These resources can...

    Years 8 & 10-12
  • EXPLAINER: Coral Bleaching
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    EXPLAINER: Coral Bleaching

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesMarine SciencesSustainability

    The science behind coral bleaching events explained. In this article learn what a coral is, the threats of climate change...

    Years 1-9
  • Fish built with plastic and heart cells swims for three months
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    Fish built with plastic and heart cells swims for three months

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEngineeringTechnology

    Bio-hybrid mechanism regrew muscles, paving way for bio-artificial hearts. A world of biological robots is just a heartbeat away. Artificial...

    Years 4-5 & 7-10
  • EXPLAINER: How do cells know when they’re fully grown?
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    EXPLAINER: How do cells know when they’re fully grown?

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Scientists unlock the key to cell size regulation – and it’s all in the DNA. How do cells regulate their...

    Years 8 & 10
  • EXPLAINER: Renewable Energy
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    EXPLAINER: Renewable Energy

    Earth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMSustainabilityTechnology

    We don’t have to be tied to dirty coal-fired power stations for our energy needs. We have real options, explains...

    Years 6-8 & 10
  • EXPLAINER – How do fingers snap?
    Article, Explainer, Student Activity & Video & Film

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    EXPLAINER - How do fingers snap?

    Physical SciencesSTEM

    It’s friction – and surprisingly fast motion that allows us to snap our fingers. Use this explainer resource to investigate...

    Years 4 & 7-8
  • Explainer: Standard Model of Particle Physics
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    Explainer: Standard Model of Particle Physics

    Physical SciencesChemical SciencesSTEM

    The standard model helps scientists describe the universe, but it’s not perfect. Use this explainer with Physics and Chemistry students...

    Years 9 & 11-12
  • EXPLAINER: How do radio telescopes work?
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    EXPLAINER: How do radio telescopes work?

    EngineeringPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Astronomers have different ways of watching the universe, including optical telescopes like Hubble and radio telescopes like the SKA. But...

    Years 5, 7 & 9-10
  • Helmets and Forces – What are the impacts?
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    Helmets and Forces - What are the impacts?

    Physical SciencesSTEM

    Children and their parents are underestimating the danger of riding scooters, skateboard and skates without a helmet, often with dire...

    Years 7-8
  • EXPLAINER: Is light a wave or a particle?
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    EXPLAINER: Is light a wave or a particle?

    Physical SciencesSTEM

    Is light a wave or a particle? — Ishan, aged 15. Light behaves very strangely and confused scientists at first...

    Years 9 & 11-12

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