Close message Scootle has stopped supporting resources that use the Adobe Flash plug-in from 18 Dec 2020. Learning paths that include these resources will have alerts to notify teachers and students that one or more of the resources will be unavailable. Click here for more info.

Search results

Refine by resource type

Refine by year level


    Refine by learning area


    Refine by topic

    Main topic Specific topic Related topic

    Your search returned 129 results

    Listed under:  Science  >  Scientific inquiry  >  Evaluation
    Interactive

    Science under the microscope

    • TLF-IDM015339

    A student-focused mobile web application that tests students? knowledge of the NSW Science curriculum. It will reuse videos and other components of 2010 Murder under the Microscope (Shockwave on the Shoreline) to provide a series of clues that unfold as the student answers science questions correctly. After receiving all ...

    View detailsView resource
    Interactive

    Stopping Distances: animation

    • TLF-IDM016344

    Students use this resource consisting of a webpage in which students can vary either the vehicle (car or truck) and the road surface (dry, wet, icy) to explore the effect on stopping distance. This could be used as an introduction to friction.

    View detailsView resource
    Video

    Measuring Speed (Simulation)

    • TLF-IDM016557

    Students use this resource consisting of a webpage with diagrams of three cars that students can vary the speed at which they are travelling. They can calculate the time to travel 3000m and then observe the cars as they travel the distance. This demonstrates how to work out the speed of a moving object and how to make calculations ...

    View detailsView resource
    Video

    Too cold for cane toads

    • TLF-IDM016198

    A new study reported in this video segment has looked at how temperatures impact cane toad movement and has aided in the development of a model that indicates that their geographical spread is limited. An excellent example of the use of mathematical modelling in scientific research and how scientists have tried to address ...

    View detailsView resource
    Audio

    Green glow of radiation

    • TLF-IDM016565

    Coming into contact with a large dose of radiation is known to be hazardous. But will it make you light up like a car dashboard at night? Some anecdotes that will engage the students to learn about radioactivity while dispelling a few myths.

    View detailsView resource
    Text

    Pipe dreams

    • TLF-IDM016573

    This ABC In Depth feature article is a case study shows how the impacts of human activities including irrigation on the environment and agriculture cannot always be predicted. The Ord River has long been touted as a possible northern food bowl. But nearly four decades after the irrigation scheme was created, why has it ...

    View detailsView resource
    Audio

    Solar thermal electricity

    • TLF-IDM016584

    This program gives an update on research into solar thermal electricity. Liddell Power Station in the Hunter Valley, NSW is a hybrid power station using solar energy to pre-heat water and so reduce the use of coal and the production of carbon dioxide. Some scientists claim that harnessing the solar heat in an area 50km ...

    View detailsView resource
    Video

    Monkey Malaria

    • TLF-IDM016586

    This 13 minute video segment from Catalyst describes recent research in Borneo investigates malaria that is common to monkeys and humans.

    View detailsView resource
    Video

    Mirrors Simulation (sk-Intel)

    • TLF-IDM016413

    Students explore the reflection of light by plane mirrors and operate a simple periscope using ray diagrams.

    View detailsView resource
    Text

    Weeds attack!

    • TLF-IDM016439

    Weeds attack! is a web-based, multimedia resource with interactive learning activities aimed at preparing students to investigate a local weed of national significance. This is a hands-on project based on the Weed Warriors program. The resource models the activity of growing a bio control for bitou bush, using a games-based ...

    View detailsView resource
    Interactive

    Laptop wrap: Charles Darwin

    • TLF-IDM016444

    A webpage with a focus on the work of Charles Darwin and the theory of evolution including its controversy.

    View detailsView resource
    Interactive

    Aim to sustain: Get the message

    • TLF-IDM016251

    This resource is a subset of the larger resource, Aim to Sustain. As such it includes the culminating activity in which students study and make artworks that communicate an environmental message about single use and disposable plastics. The resource includes links to video, a slideshow, worksheets and links to further interactive ...

    View detailsView resource
    Interactive

    experiMENTALS: Bouncing balls

    • TLF-IDM016763

    This resource contains a materials and instruction list and brief explanation for students to observe what happens when two different sized balls are dropped independently or in vertical contact. The simple explanation relates to transfer of energy.

    View detailsView resource
    Interactive

    Science Talk 2007: Tim Entwistle

    • TLF-IDM016773

    An interview and tour of the Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney and its herbarium with Dr Tim Entwistle, a plant scientist and the NSW Government Botanist. Tim talks to a pre-service teacher from Macquarie University about his love of plants, in particular freshwater algae. In the herbarium we find out why it is so important ...

    View detailsView resource
    Video

    Stem Cells Repair

    • TLF-IDM016266

    This 11 minute video segment from Catalyst is a case study of research in the use of stem cells. It demonstrates the structure of the knee joint and the role of bones and cartilage. Stem cells from bone marrow are collected and used in attempt to prevent the onset of arthritis. This program distinguishes embryonic from ...

    View detailsView resource
    Interactive

    Aim to sustain: A world of difference

    • TLF-IDM016479

    Students explore what is happening at an individual, community and global level and plan actions they will take. These may range from taking a quiz to sharing knowledge about being 'green' at home, through to planning a conference session to deliver to other students. The resource includes videos, SMART notebooks, worksheets ...

    View detailsView resource
    Video

    Vitamin D

    • TLF-IDM016485

    This 8 minute video segment from Catalyst shows how research can also help us to optimise our health, especially into older age. It describes an example of how sometimes research gives us mixed messages. Sun exposure helps our body to produce the hormone, vitamin D but it also increases incidence of melanoma.

    View detailsView resource
    Text

    Treetop kangaroos

    • TLF-IDM016496

    This ABC In Depth feature article includes everything you wanted or needed to know about tree kangaroos. This article describes their reproduction, classification, adaptations and issues relating to their conservation.

    View detailsView resource
    Interactive

    Cool colour

    • TLF-IDM016673

    This is a lesson plan, complete with instructions, materials list, worksheets and photographs of the expected results from the ABC's surfing scientist. The students are encouraged to participate in a first-hand science activity using sugar and colour-coated chocolate lollies.

    View detailsView resource
    Video

    Marijuana Madness

    • TLF-IDM016508

    This eleven minute video segment from Catalyst provides a thorough analysis of recent research that demonstrates the relationship between marijuana and psychosis and how marijuana actually affects the brain.

    View detailsView resource