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  • A new ‘iron dragon’ pterosaur
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    A new ‘iron dragon’ pterosaur

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    A newly described species suggests that Aussie pterosaurs might have lived longer than we thought. Use both articles to show...

    Years 4-5 & 7-10
  • Earliest life found in ancient Aussie rocks
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    Earliest life found in ancient Aussie rocks

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    The Pilbara’s famous stromatolites finally give up their secret. This fascinating discovery could be used with students studying Biological, Chemical...

    Years 4-5, 7-8 & 10
  • The rocks below a famous crater
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    The rocks below a famous crater

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Geologists examine what unfolded after that asteroid hit. This fascinating article could be used with students in years 4-10 studying...

    Years 4-10
  • Lost volcanoes found among oil and gas
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    Lost volcanoes found among oil and gas

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Scientists make unexpected Jurassic discovery under central Australia. This brief article could be used for years 4, 5, 6, 7,...

    Years 4-9
  • The Earth began to move 2.5 billion years ago
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    The Earth began to move 2.5 billion years ago

    Earth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Rock analysis shifts the likely emergence of continental drift. This short article would be suited to Earth and Space and...

    Years 4, 6 & 8-9
  • Earth’s core softer than thought
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    Earth’s core softer than thought

    Earth SciencesSTEM

    Topics: Earth and Space Sciences – Rocks Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences – The...

    Years 8
  • Super rare blue diamonds are a geologist’s best friend
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    Super rare blue diamonds are a geologist’s best friend

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Topics: Chemical Sciences – Atoms Earth and Space Sciences – Rocks; Plate Tectonics; The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Technology; Engineering...

    Years 8-10
  • Fracking causes Earthquakes
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    Fracking causes Earthquakes

    Earth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Topics: Earth and Space Sciences – Rocks; Plate Tectonics; Extreme Earth Events Physical Sciences – Energy Concepts (South Australia): Earth...

    Years 6 & 8-10
  • STEM Pack 3: Bringing Mining and Geology to Life
    STEM Pack & Student Activity

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    STEM Pack 3: Bringing Mining and Geology to Life

    Careers in STEMChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Students explore the latest STEM careers – the science and the scientists – through videos, research and discussion. The STEM...

    Years 7-9

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