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Year 5

Year 5

  • The moon is rusting – and Earth is the reason why
    Article

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    The moon is rusting – and Earth is the reason why

    Chemical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Iron oxide shouldn’t form on the moon, and yet it does – and Earth’s oxygen may be to blame. This...

    Years 5-10
  • Can maths pick a dinosaur’s sex?
    Article & Student Activity

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    Can maths pick a dinosaur's sex?

    Mathematical SciencesBiological SciencesSTEM

    Palaeontologists show a dinosaur’s sex can be more accurately estimated using a statistical model to analyse differences. This short article...

    Years 5, 7 & 10
  • 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
  • Self-heal like a squid
    Article

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    Self-heal like a squid

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSTEM

    A new material inspired by a natural protein found in squid. This short article is well suited to students in...

    Years 5, 8 & 10
  • The evolution of chimp skills
    Article

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    The evolution of chimp skills

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Goualougo young learn differently to others in Africa. This article may suit year 5 biology students who are learning about...

    Years 5 & 10
  • How a scientific spat over how to name species turned into a big plus for nature
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    How a scientific spat over how to name species turned into a big plus for nature

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    For years a battle has raged about the rules of taxonomy. Scientist vs scientist. Comparisons to Stalin. But a conclusion...

    Years 5, 7 & 10
  • Mars is the place (in space) to be
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    Mars is the place (in space) to be

    Space SciencesSTEM

    Three missions, three countries, one destination. Inspire year 5 students in STEM by showing them the huge achievements being carried...

    Years 5
  • 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
  • Meet Moss, the best boy helping Tassie devils find love
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    Meet Moss, the best boy helping Tassie devils find love

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    “Detection dogs are the perfect intermediary between people and wildlife — they can sniff out what we can’t and communicate...

    Years 5, 7 & 9-10
  • Working In… ART — Astrophotographer
    Career Profile & Video & Film

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    Working In... ART — Astrophotographer

    Careers in STEMPhysical SciencesSpace 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 5 & 8-10
  • Working in… Earth Sciences – Marine Biologist 2
    Career Profile & Video & Film

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    Working in... Earth Sciences - Marine Biologist 2

    Biological SciencesCareers in STEMSTEM

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

    Years 4-7 & 9
  • This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep10: This is Lit
    Student Activity & Video & Film

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    This Show Is NOT Rubbish - Ep10: This is Lit

    Chemical SciencesSTEM

    The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse...

    Years 3-6 & 8-9

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