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Asteroids become redder the longer they stay out in the sun because of the solar wind. Scientists are using this to try to find our more about our planetary origins. -
Solar System Quiz20 HitsOur solar system continues to reveal amazing facts and inspire some out-of-this-world fantasy. Take this non-threatening 10 multiple-choice question quiz to find out how much you know about our part of the universe. Excellent explanations given in the feedback. A useful resource to stimulate discussion or establish student prior knowledge. -
David Malin Masterclass10 HitsDavid Malin is a world renowned pioneer of new techniques for colour photography and scientific imagery in the field of astronomy. In this masterclass of 25 video segments he demonstrates how photography has made modern astronomy possible, starting with the discovery of the telescope and developing into the use of electronic imaging technology sensitive to a very wide range of wavelengths. Segments include a class talk to students from the Newtown Performing Arts High School, with questions, and an interview. Includes teaching notes and links to related sites for astro-photography, educational resources and interactive simulations. Laptop friendly resource. -
This overview contains a glossary of terms, icons and resources required for the unit, Planet Earth and its environment; a five thousand million year journey, a self-paced unit of work investigating the Earth and its processes. (14pp .pdf 430 KB) -
Planet Earth and its environment; sub-titled ?a five thousand million year journey?, is a self-paced unit of work investigating the Earth and its processes. It considers the evolving solar system and earth, life on Earth, the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and climatic variation, with a particular focus on the relationship of the atmosphere to life. The resource was designed for distance education and contains detailed explanations, self-correcting activities and practical investigations. (196pp .pdf 5.1 MB)
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The Seasons and Day Length13 HitsUnderstand how the tilt and movement of the Earth causes the seasons. * NSW syllabus learning outcomes: The Newtonian model of the solar system, 4.9.1d ** National Statements Science: Science as a body of knowledge: Earth and space Yr 3
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This is the second part of the six-part unit investigating the Earth and its processes. It contains detailed explanations, self-correcting activities and practical investigations. (29pp .pdf 668 KB)
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Stage 4 Science units of work20 HitsA collection of units of work for Stage 4 science students, originally developed for distance education. These resources, in printable pdf format, are self-paced (meaning students work at their own pace) and include self-correcting activities and practical investigations.
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