Archive resources from Science by Doing

Downloadable PDF resources across multiple strands.

Losing sleep over daylight savings

A resource incorporating Australian Academy of Science video content, including a student infographic to guide teacher discussion and a teacher explainer. 

See Wonder Think

Does vaccination protect everyone?

A COVID-19 resource incorporating Australian Academy of Science video content, including a student infographic to guide discussion and a teacher explainer.

Connect Extend Challenge
Circle of Viewpoints

Why masks matter

A resource that incorporates a video from the Australian Academy of Science video and articles collection, aimed to develop awareness about how science impacts our everyday lives. It includes a student discussion guide and teacher explainer.

Why masks matter

 

Crystal clear about glass

This resource includes a link to an international podcast that explores glass.  It includes a student template and a teacher explainer.

Crystal clear about glass

Can a broken windscreen be recycled?

The hero of this resource is the article produced by the Australian Academy of Science Can a broken windscreen be recycled?  It invites students to investigate glass by uncovering its significance of the topic in multiple contexts. Including the 3 Whys thinking routine, it guides students to consider local-global connections. To contextualise learning, students are directed to the relevant  United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 

The 3 Whys

Glass. More complex than you think

This resource guides students to explore glass and the challenges of recycling complex materials. The resource refers to Australian Academy of Science Fellow Professor Veena Sahajwalla and her research on recycling of complex materials at the Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT). 

Glass. More Complex Than You Think

That sickening Christmas dinner feeling

A resource incorporating Australian Academy of Science article content, including a student infographic to guide teacher discussion and a teacher explainer. 

3-2-1 Bridge

What is a circular economy?

A resource incorporating Australian Academy of Science video content, including a student infographic to guide discussion and a teacher explainer.

Circle of Action

Smarter recycling of complex materials

A science and technology resource incorporating Australian Academy of Science video content, including a student infographic to guide discussion and a teacher explainer.

Connect Extend Challenge

Shatterproof mobile phone glass

A science and technology resource incorporating Australian Academy of Science video content, including a student infographic to guide discussion and a teacher explainer.

Connect Extend Challenge

How population growth impacts the planet

A human population resource incorporating Australian Academy of Science video content, including a student infographic to guide discussion and a teacher explainer.

Connect Extend Challenge

Circle of Action

Wearable sunscreen sensor

A science and technology resource incorporating Australian Academy of Science video content, including a student infographic to guide discussion and a teacher explainer.

Connect Extend Challenge

The risks to Australia of a 3C warmer world

A climate change resource incorporating Australian Academy of Science video content, including a student infographic to guide discussion and a teacher explainer.

Connect Extend Challenge

Circle of Action

How climate change will change our lives

A climate change resource incorporating Australian Academy of Science video content, including a student infographic to guide discussion and a teacher explainer.

Connect Extend Challenge

Circle of Action

Science book ideas

A resource that includes a selection of inspiring book titles, articles, and podcasts to share with your students. A user friendly resource, it includes a student template to scaffold a book review and teacher explainer.

Science book ideas