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One of NASA's Mars rovers
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Publication Date: 19 July 2014

This video looks at the robotic exploration of Mars.

Type of Resources: Video/animation
Australian Curriculum:
  • Year 5 > Science Understanding > Earth and Space Sciences > The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun) > ACSSU078

Eating in Science labs and Classrooms - We have received a few questions on this topic

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Publication Date: 04 July 2014
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Artist's impression of a cyclone
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Publication Date: 26 June 2014

This online resource provides information on past and current disasters.

Type of Resources: Weblink
Australian Curriculum:
  • Year 6 > Science Understanding > Earth and Space Sciences > Sudden geological changes and extreme weather events can affect Earth’s surface > ACSSU096
  • Year 6 > Science as a Human Endeavour > Use and influence of science > Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and... > ACSHE100
Cartoonist's impression of a penguin on an ice floe
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Publication Date: 23 June 2014

This resource collection provides information on Antarctica and its wildlife.

Type of Resources: Weblink
Australian Curriculum:
  • Year 7 > Science Understanding > Biological Sciences > Interactions between organisms, including the effects of human activities, can... > ACSSU112
  • Year 7 > Science as a Human Endeavour > Use and influence of science > People use science understanding and skills in their occupations and these have... > ACSHE121
  • Year 7 > Science as a Human Endeavour > Use and influence of science > Solutions to contemporary issues that are found using science and technology,... > ACSHE120
An astronaut floating in space
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Publication Date: 22 June 2014

This video shows the effect of a vacuum on marshmallows.

The video could be used to reinforce the fact that space is a vacuum and explain why astronauts need to wear spacesuits.

Type of Resources: Video/animation
Australian Curriculum:
  • Year 5 > Science Understanding > Earth and Space Sciences > The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun) > ACSSU078
Eyes
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Publication Date: 22 June 2014

This online resource deals with common misconceptions about light and vision.

Type of Resources: Teacher background info
Australian Curriculum:
  • Year 5 > Science Understanding > Physical Sciences > Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted > ACSSU080
Melting ice cubes in a glass
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Publication Date: 21 June 2014

This online resource helps identify common misconceptions about the states of matter.

Type of Resources: Teacher background info
Australian Curriculum:
  • Year 5 > Science Understanding > Chemical Sciences > Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in... > ACSSU077
Cartoon of a campfire
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Publication Date: 18 June 2014

This downloadable lesson deals with the transfer of heat.

Type of Resources: Lesson Plan
Australian Curriculum:
  • Year 8 > Science Understanding > Physical Sciences > Energy appears in different forms including movement (kinetic energy), heat and... > ACSSU155
  • Year 9 > Science Understanding > Physical Sciences > Energy transfer through different mediums can be explained using wave and... > ACSSU182
Drawing of a single eye
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Publication Date: 18 June 2014

This downloadable resource details activities that explore the nature of the human eye.

Type of Resources: Practical activity/investigation
Australian Curriculum:
  • Year 5 > Science Inquiry Skills > Communicating > Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations... > ACSIS093
  • Year 5 > Science Inquiry Skills > Planning and conducting > Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer... > ACSIS086
  • Year 5 > Science Inquiry Skills > Processing and analysing data and information > Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations > ACSIS218
  • Year 5 > Science Inquiry Skills > Questioning and Predicting > With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific... > ACSIS231
  • Year 5 > Science Understanding > Physical Sciences > Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted > ACSSU080
An image of a wetland birds identification chart
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Publication Date: 16 June 2014

These downloadable documents can be used to identify different wetland birds.

Type of Resources: Information Sheet
Australian Curriculum:
  • Year 5 > Science Understanding > Biological Sciences > Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to... > ACSSU043

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