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Year 4

Year 4

  • The chilly origins of Australia’s egg-laying mammals
    Student Activity & Article

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    The chilly origins of Australia’s egg-laying mammals

    Biological SciencesEarth Sciences

    New research sheds light on the origin story of our mysterious monotremes. Learn more about these egg-cellent mammals with this...

    Years F-7 & 9-12
  • What is the most important thing a scientist needs?
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    What is the most important thing a scientist needs?

    STEMBiological SciencesCareers in STEMChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace Sciences

    What is the most important thing a scientist needs? – Lennox, age 6 Use this article to help students learn...

    Years F-7
  • 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
  • Our Top STEM resources for Virtual Learning 2022
    Professional Learning & Student Activity

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    Our Top STEM resources for Virtual Learning 2022

    STEM

    As Term 1 kicks off, we have highlighted a collection of our Top STEM education articles, activities, videos and resources for you to...

    Years F-12
  • Our favourite STEM resources of 2021
    Professional Learning & Student Activity

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    Our favourite STEM resources of 2021

    STEM

    As 2021 and the school year comes to a close, we have gathered a collection of our favourite, and most...

    Years F-12
  • 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
  • Flirting with the enemy: fish using sharks to exfoliate
    Video & Film & Article

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    Flirting with the enemy: fish using sharks to exfoliate

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Rubbing against the sharks’ sandpaper-like skin might remove parasites and skin irritants for bold fish. Learn about this dangerous relationship...

    Years 3-4 & 6
  • How to grow plants on Mars
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    How to grow plants on Mars

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSpace Sciences

    Researchers find innovative way to improve soils on Mars for the cultivation of future colonising Earthlings. Learn how scientist have...

    Years F, 4-5 & 7-8
  • In Class With… Dr Alan Finkel
    Video & Film

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    In Class With... Dr Alan Finkel

    STEMEngineeringPhysical SciencesTechnology

    Get access to the biggest STEM names and brightest minds with our In Class With… series. Renewable energy powerhouse Dr Alan...

    Years 4, 6-8 & 10-12
  • Baby dugongs bounce back
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    Baby dugongs bounce back

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Baby dugongs are back, baby! Use this short article about rising Dugong numbers in Australian waters with Biology students in...

    Years 4-7
  • Nuyina has arrived in Tasmania!
    Student Activity & Article

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    Nuyina has arrived in Tasmania!

    STEMAntarctic ScienceEngineeringTechnology

    Australians are excited as their newest icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, arrives home in Hobart. Download the accompanying fun student activities to...

    Years F-10
  • Recovery Team: Saving Species
    SCINEMA, Student Activity & Video & Film

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    Recovery Team: Saving Species

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Go on an adventure with two of the nation’s leading ecologists as they venture into the Australian outback to save...

    Years 4 & 6

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