Plant Functions
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Learn about the important plant functions of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration
Avogadro and the Ideal Gas Law
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Learn about the theory of Avogadro’s Law and the Ideal Gas Law and explore examples in everyday life.
The Design & Build Process
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One way that humans apply skills and knowledge as we fulfil our desire to modify the world to suit our needs is through technological problem-solving.
Radiation Effects on the Body
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This backgrounder explains the potential effects of radiation on the human body.
Carbon Dioxide on Earth and on the ISS
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Carbon dioxide is an important part of the air on Earth and in space. What is carbon dioxide? How is it measured? How can it affect us mentally and physically?
What is Soil?
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Learn about soil, soil texture and the various layers of soil.
Why do we have seasons?
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Learn why seasons change. Discover how they’re different in the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Personal Hygiene: Caring for Our Teeth
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Information about cavities, plaque, tartar, gingivitis and how to keep teeth healthy.
Brain Architecture
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The human brain has many different parts. Each one plays a different function. But they all work together to manage complex thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Introduction to Energy
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Learn about energy in its different forms, in particular kinetic, potential and mechanical energy.
Measuring and Forecasting Weather
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Learn about different weather instruments that meteorologists use to measure weather.
Needs of Plants
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Plants have specific needs - light, air, water, nutrients, and space - to survive and reproduce.
Plant Reproduction
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Learn about pollination and other forms of sexual reproduction in plants. And did you know that plants can also reproduce asexually?
What is Mitosis?
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Mitosis is an important part of cell division that helps organisms grow and repair themselves.
The Optics of Telescopes
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Learn about telescopes, how they work & why they're important to astronomers.