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Year 5

Year 5

  • Bringing Japan’s breakthrough cancer technology to Australia
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    Bringing Japan’s breakthrough cancer technology to Australia

    Asia & Australia's Engagement with AsiaBiological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    For more than 20 years Japan has used a revolutionary technology to treat cancer.  Now, Australian physicists and doctors are...

    Years 5 & 8-10
  • Clean energy technology is drawing inspiration from nature
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    Clean energy technology is drawing inspiration from nature

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    By observing how plants, animals and even mud behave, renewable energy innovators are uncovering new ideas. Use this interesting article...

    Years 4-10
  • Columbia: NASA blew it
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    Columbia: NASA blew it

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Word Count / Video Length: 379 / 10:00 mins NASA’s return to space after the Columbia disaster was “ugly” and...

    Years 4-10
  • Monosex animal populations ‘could help prevent disease and poverty’
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    Monosex animal populations ‘could help prevent disease and poverty'

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    A PhD researcher from Australia’s University of the Sunshine Coast explores the science behind sex-changing animals and the impact this...

    Years 4-10
  • Fishy robot outswims the school
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    Fishy robot outswims the school

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEngineeringPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Researchers build a fake fish that proves mighty fine at fin-flapping. Use this article about a technological development as an...

    Years 4-5 & 7-10
  • Heat-resistant coral could help rescue threatened reefs
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    Heat-resistant coral could help rescue threatened reefs

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMSustainability

    But it needs to survive climate change first. This article could be used with students in years 4-10 studying Biological...

    Years 4-10
  • Megafauna more mega than we thought
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    Megafauna more mega than we thought

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Research sheds new light on an ancient Australian marsupial giant. This interesting article would be well suited to students in...

    Years 3-7 & 10
  • To create skin like a chameleon’s, watch a chameleon closely
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    To create skin like a chameleon’s, watch a chameleon closely

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    The way they change colour is even smarter that we thought. Use this article to discuss technological developments with students...

    Years 4-5 & 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
  • Why are most of the fossils we find male?
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    Why are most of the fossils we find male?

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Scientists have discovered that most of the fossils they dig up are male – it sounds strange, but the explanation...

    Years 4-5, 7-8 & 10
  • If you’re a vole, beware white owls when it’s full moon
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    If you’re a vole, beware white owls when it’s full moon

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Light-reflecting plumage tricks their prey. This article would be useful for students in year 3, 5, 7, and 10 studying...

    Years 3, 5, 7 & 10
  • Ape-like face of early human ancestor revealed
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    Ape-like face of early human ancestor revealed

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Nearly complete skull from Ethiopia raises questions about our evolution. This interesting article would be suited to students in year...

    Years 3-5, 7-8 & 10

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