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Sites2See: Light and matter23 HitsLinks to resources to explore fundamental questions about light and matter and the application of the physics of light and matter to the past, the future and to space. Includes a quick quiz, links to additional DET NSW physics resources and to the International Science School at the University of Sydney. Includes advice to teachers on syllabus links. Laptop friendly resource. -
A single page resource for National Science Week that brings together a wealth of open content, interviews with scientists, and topic-based pages from the Centre for Learning Innovation (CLI) with links for 2010 National Science Week and the 2010 theme of Australian Biodiversity. Laptop friendly resource. -
Science Talk 20098 HitsA resource based on interviews with Australian scientists in the areas of injury prevention, genetics, radioastronomy, computer engineering and drug research. The career path for each scientist is one point of discussion and the interviews are accompanied by related resoures and teaching notes. -
Brief outline of advancements that may lead to recycling alkaline batteries at Wollongong University. -
Occupational hygienist0 HitsPerdita MacDonald assesses workplace hazards like diseases, chemicals, noise and thermal stress. She keeps industrial sites safe in this highly varied job. This program shows the changing nature of our approach to disease management and prevention. -
Green glow of radiation3 HitsComing into contact with a large dose of radiation is known to be hazardous. But will it make you light up like a car dashboard at night? Some anecdotes that will engage the students to learn about radioactivity while dispelling a few myths. -
This is an excellent resource to stimulate discussion for students studying the chemical monitoring and management in our environment. It is also an excellent resource for students studying environmental disease resulting from the heavy metal mercury. It is estimated 60,000 babies are born each year in the United States with mercury-related diseases from the burning of coal in power stations. World wide, this is a significant problem. Mercury also enters the environment and the food chain. Suresh Bhargava is working on monitoring mercury at power stations. The next step is to remove it at the source. -
DIY pH Indicator17 HitsThe natural pH indicator present in red cabbage leaves can be extracted following these explicit and clear directions. This indicator solution changes colour from bright pink to vibrant blue when mixed with acids or bases. Background scientific information about pH scales and acids and bases is provided. -
This program deals with a range of human impacts on the Great Barrier Reef. Herbicides from land runoff have been traced to algae and sea grasses in river mouths and coastal zones along the Great Barrier Reef. Effects include retardation of photosynthesis and growth of corals. Other pressures on the reef include high water temperature and increasing water acidity. This program diverts to a discussion about the nature of scientific research. -
Soil scientist3 HitsSoil science involves the investigation of industrial and residential sites to determine if there is contamination present in the soil or groundwater. Soil samples are collected from cores taken with hand augers or drill rigs and groundwater samples from wells, analysed and laboratory reports compiled. It may also involve monitoring the cleanup, which may involve chemical or physical remediation to decrease the concentration of contaminants. Soil scientists also do bioremediation, introducing nutrients and microbes to eat up the contaminants. This programs highlights the multi-disciplinary and highly skilled nature of this job.
