Issue 129

Big Weather (and how to survive it)

https://www.abc.net.au/education/digibooks/big-weather-and-how-to-survive-it/101749988

Extreme weather events such as heatwaves, floods and bushfires are the focus of this ABC resource. Students in years 5–10 are encouraged to research and discuss our changing weather and what we can do to survive it.

SCIS No: 5484257

Dare Mighty Things

https://www.jpl.nasa.gov

Content on this comprehensive NASA website includes the solar system, life beyond Earth, robotics, and technology for use on Earth. The Education portal offers teachers a variety of related classroom activities.

SCIS No: 5484296

Forest Learning

https://forestlearning.edu.au

This comprehensive K–12 website provides teachers with a variety of curriculum-aligned resources relating to Australia’s forests and sustainable timber products.

SCIS No: 1799587

House of Science

https://houseofscience.nz

The House of Science aims to enhance the professional development of teachers and raise scientific literacy in New Zealand schools. Part of the program, which is subscription-based, involves sending experiment kits to schools.

SCIS No: 5484331

Jewish Museum of Australia

https://www.jewishmuseum.com.au/learn/

The museum offers primary and secondary school students resources and tours that align with the Victorian Curriculum and Jewish Studies curricula from Prep to Year 12. Resources cover topics such as multiculturalism, identity, community, migration and world religions.

SCIS No: 5484357

myfuture

https://myfuture.edu.au/home

Careers advisors, teachers, secondary students, and parents and carers are catered for with this portal. The impressive array of content includes career profiles, university open day dates, employment prospects, industry webinars, VET pathways and lesson plans.

SCIS No: 1101253

Nuclear Education

https://www.ansto.gov.au/nuclear-education

Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation’s education team has developed primary and secondary teaching resources focusing on nuclear science and technology. Details about tours of facilities in Sydney and Melbourne are also available.

SCIS No: 5484393

Podcasts for the Classroom

https://www.abc.net.au/education/podcasts-for-the-classroom/103069690

A variety of pertinent topics are covered in this series of ABC podcasts, ranging from science to ethics. Teachers should initially review each podcast to determine suitability for their own classroom use.

SCIS No: 5484410

Reserve Bank of Australia: Education

https://www.rba.gov.au/education/

The role of the RBA and its impact on Australia’s economy is covered here for teachers and secondary students of economics and commerce. Content includes resources, teaching materials and professional development information.

SCIS No: 5484419