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Year 5

Year 5

  • How Deadly Science is changing the lives of Aboriginal students
    Career Profile & Article

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    How Deadly Science is changing the lives of Aboriginal students

    STEMAboriginal + Torres Strait Islander Histories & CulturesCareers in STEM

    The theme of this year’s National Reconciliation Week – which runs from 27 May to 3 June, with events around...

    Years F-12
  • The science of the sausage sizzle
    Student Activity, Article & Teacher Resource

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    The science of the sausage sizzle

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSTEM

    What’s actually in the sausage and bread you buy? And are there scientifically safer ways to cook it? Apply students’...

    Years 5-10
  • Why is the sky blue?
    Student Activity & Video & Film

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    Why is the sky blue?

    Physical SciencesSTEM

    Why is the sky blue?  It’s a question that only leads to more questions. Use this resource with Year 5...

    Years 5 & 9
  • A catalogue of 25 “hot Jupiter” exoplanets
    Student Activity, Article & Teacher Resource

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    A catalogue of 25 “hot Jupiter” exoplanets

    Physical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Astronomers are counting and analysing the planets beyond our Solar System – and their atmospheres. An exoplanet is a planet...

    Years 5, 7 & 10-12
  • EXPLAINER: Coral Bleaching
    Video & Film, Explainer & Teacher Resource

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    EXPLAINER: Coral Bleaching

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesMarine SciencesSustainability

    The science behind coral bleaching events explained. In this article learn what a coral is, the threats of climate change...

    Years 1-9
  • Got a new UV torch? Here are some things to shine it on
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    Got a new UV torch? Here are some things to shine it on

    Physical SciencesChemical SciencesSTEM

    The UV torches that come with RATs could prompt some fun discoveries. This article has a simplified explanation of how...

    Years 5 & 9
  • 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
  • Pluto’s icy volcanoes
    Article & Student Activity

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    Pluto’s icy volcanoes

    Physical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Massive cryovolcanoes on distant Pluto suggest the possibility of liquid water near the dwarf planet’s surface. This captivating article could...

    Years 5-6 & 10
  • How to build a galaxy
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    How to build a galaxy

    Physical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Researchers construct a time-resolved picture of the formation history of the Milky Way. This captivating article could be used alongside...

    Years 5, 7 & 10
  • 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
  • Why is there asymmetry in nature?
    Video & Film, Article, SCINEMA & Student Activity

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    Why is there asymmetry in nature?

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    From lefty snails to deadly chemicals, asymmetry in nature is more common than you think. Use the free student activity...

    Years 3, 5, 8 & 10
  • COSMOS Magazine: How do you stage a Holographic Concert? (Article)
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    COSMOS Magazine: How do you stage a Holographic Concert? (Article)

    Physical SciencesSTEM

    The following article was published in COSMOS Magazine Issue #93. This article was written by Amanda Yeo, she is a...

    Years 5, 9 & 11-12

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