Target audience: Year 10 science
Students use data about tropical cyclones to raise questions, find patterns and make predictions about their occurrence. Potential impacts of climate change on tropical cyclones are raised.… Continue reading
K-10 Earth and space
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Measuring the Universe
Target audience: year 9/10 Earth and space science
A consideration of transient astronomical events, such as gamma ray bursts and supernovae, leads to an explanation of tools and techniques used by astronomers to measure distances in the Universe.… Continue reading
Wetlands chemistry
Target audience: year 10/11 chemistry/biology
This collection of resources enables students to develop their understanding of the water cycle, wetlands and how human activities can impact on these systems. A dilemma is used to introduce the subject.… Continue reading
Life in the Solar System
Target audience: year 9 Earth and space science
An exploration of where life is found on Earth leads to an investigation of the conditions for life. Conditions within the Solar System are related to past missions to explore for life.… Continue reading