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Year 4

Year 4

  • The Great Cicada Blitz
    Article & Citizen Science

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    The Great Cicada Blitz

    Biological SciencesCareers in STEMSTEM

    In search of the sound of the Australian summer.   This article describes an interesting citizen science project to identify...

    Years 3-7 & 9-10
  • How to live in space: what we’ve learnt from 20 years of the International Space Station
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    How to live in space: what we’ve learnt from 20 years of the International Space Station

    Biological SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    November 2 marked 20 years since the first residents arrived on the International Space Station. The orbiting habitat has been...

    Years 4-7 & 9-10
  • Voracious starfish can wait for a proper meal
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    Voracious starfish can wait for a proper meal

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Eating habits of baby predator revealed. This article describes the role of starfish in the food chain and their effect...

    Years 4-7
  • What creates Earth’s magnetic field?
    Article

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    What creates Earth's magnetic field?

    Earth & Space SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    The Earth’s core works like a giant bicycle dynamo in reverse. This article is suitable for Year 4 and 6...

    Years 4, 6 & 9
  • To get big, grow slow
    Article & Video & Film

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    To get big, grow slow

    Biological SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Whale shark females overtake the males to become the world’s largest fish. This article is well suited to Biology students...

    Years 2, 4-7 & 10
  • Venus keeps teasing us about life
    Article

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    Venus keeps teasing us about life

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Phosphine gas has been detected in the atmosphere of Venus. This fascinating article is well suited to year 4-12 students...

    Years 4-6 & 8-12
  • Predators, prey and moonlight singing
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    Predators, prey and moonlight singing

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    How phases of the Moon affect native wildlife. Scientists investigate how native animals are impacted by varying levels of light....

    Years 3-7
  • SCINEMA: Putting Science in the Cinema
    Idea, Professional Learning, SCINEMA, Student Activity & Video & Film

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    SCINEMA: Putting Science in the Cinema

    STEMSTEM in Action

    Bring SCINEMA To Your Classroom or Livingroom SCINEMA is the largest international science film festival in the southern hemisphere, showcasing...

    Years F-12
  • My talk with Jane Goodall: vegetarianism, animal welfare and the power of children’s advocacy
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    My talk with Jane Goodall: vegetarianism, animal welfare and the power of children’s advocacy

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Dame Jane Goodall and Professor of Animal Welfare, Clive Phillips, discuss unique human characteristics, societies’ moral obligations to animals, and...

    Years 4, 6-7 & 10
  • Why do so many dangerous animals live in Australia?
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    Why do so many dangerous animals live in Australia?

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Why do so many dangerous animals live in Australia? – Lucy, aged seven, Kent, UK Use this article with Biology...

    Years 4-6 & 10
  • Working In… ART — Aboriginal Art Chemistry Researcher
    Career Profile & Video & Film

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    Working In... ART — Aboriginal Art Chemistry Researcher

    Aboriginal + Torres Strait Islander Histories & CulturesChemical SciencesSTEM in Action

    Meet Rachel, an Aboriginal Art Chemistry Researcher, who analysis the chemistry of Aboriginal art pigments to enhance our understanding of...

    Years 4, 6 & 8-10
  • Working in Art — Textile Conservator
    Career Profile & Video & Film

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    Working in Art — Textile Conservator

    Careers in STEMChemical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    The Working In… series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety...

    Years 4, 6 & 8-10

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