Images

4 images of some birds such as emus and penguins that have less developed or small wings and have evolved over time not to be able to fly

4 images of some birds that are heavy-bodied and ground feeders such as turkeys, pheasants and peacocks

Many holidays mean delicious food - and smells! This fun article looks at the chemistry behind the common aromas of Christmas.

12 images of some cold-blooded animals such as frogs and newts classified as amphibians that can live in the water or on land

Students develop and apply collaboration & communication and computational thinking skills to learn the ways in which animals adapt to their environments.

Students develop sorting & classifying and comparing & contrasting skills as they investigate the life cycles of animals.

Heavy metal is a term for some toxic chemical elements. They can cause problems like bioaccumulation, but are useful in nuclear medicine and medical imaging.

Learn the basics of how DNA can be extracted from cells.

This backgrounder explains the effects of radiation on cells and DNA.

This backgrounder has information about both cosmic & neutron radiation.

This backgrounder helps explain the laws of Orbital Mechanics, including Newton’s Laws.

Have you ever been on a ship and wondered how you’re staying afloat? The answer is buoyancy!

There’s a lot of cool chemistry in a can of pop! Learn how solubility, chemical equilibrium, acids & bases and gas laws work in some of your favourite drinks.

Learn about the electrochemistry in the batteries that power many of the devices you use every day.

Learn what makes a crystal a crystal.