Backgrounders

Learn about the important plant functions of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration

Learn about the theory of Avogadro’s Law and the Ideal Gas Law and explore examples in everyday life.

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.

This backgrounder explains the potential effects of radiation on the human body.

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?

Learn about energy in its different forms, in particular kinetic, potential and mechanical energy.

Learn about different weather instruments that meteorologists use to measure weather.

Plants have specific needs - light, air, water, nutrients, and space - to survive and reproduce.

Learn about pollination and other forms of sexual reproduction in plants. And did you know that plants can also reproduce asexually?

Learn about soil, soil texture and the various layers of soil.

Learn why seasons change. Discover how they’re different in the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

Information about cavities, plaque, tartar, gingivitis and how to keep teeth healthy.

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.

Mitosis is an important part of cell division that helps organisms grow and repair themselves.

Learn about telescopes, how they work & why they're important to astronomers.