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Astronomy

Scientists think they may have found the world's oldest astronomical map right here in Australia. The sacred Aboriginal site is believed to have been made to map the position of the sun, moon and stars in the sky. And studies suggest it might be old enough to predate some much more famous examples from overseas.

Production Year: 2016

Duration: 3:53

ABC Education: Why don't the planets closest to the sun melt or burn up?
The Conversation is asking kids to send in questions they'd like an expert to answer. Sophie from Brisbane wants to know why the planets closest to the sun don’t melt or burn up. An expert in exoplanetary science explains.
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day
Each day NASA shares a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
Mount Burnett Observatory
Mount Burnett Observatory is a community-run astronomical treasure in the Dandenongs. The Observatory aims to promote astronomy and science to the broader community.
Curious Kids: What does the Sun's Core Look Like?
Children have their questions answered by experts. An expert in astrophysics explains what the core of the sun looks like.

Forces

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Video: Rollercoasters
Journey through a rollercoaster ride to find out which forces are at work to create this theme-park thrill.

Separating Mixtures

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ABC Science
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ABC Education: Science
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Books in the NCC

The Astronomy Book by Dorling Kindersley Publishing
ISBN: 9781465464187
From planets and stars to black holes and the Big Bang, take a journey through the wonders of the universe. The Astronomy Book uses flowcharts, graphics, and illustrations to help clarify hard-to-grasp concepts and explain almost 100 big astronomical ideas.
Young Dark Emu: A Truer History by Bruce Pascoe
ISBN: 9781925360844
This book asks readers to consider a different version of Australia’s history pre-European colonisation, and has a direct link to Aboriginal Astronomy.
The Right Chemistry: 108 Enlightening, Nutritious, Health-Conscious and Occasionally Bizarre Inquiries Into the Science of Daily Life by Joe Schwarcz
ISBN: 9780385671590
A big part of Dr. Joe's job as director of McGill University's Office of Science and Society is persuading people that the pursuit of science knowledge is a potential source of wonder, enlightenment and well-being for everyone. And as a chemist, he's particularly keen to rescue chemistry from the bad rep it's developed over recent decades. There is more to chemistry than toxins, pollution, and "Don't drink that soda--it's full of chemicals."
What's Physics all about? by Kate Davies
ISBN: 9780746089439
Discover why things fall to the ground, how sound travels through walls and how many wonderful inventions exist thanks to physics in this lively, informative guide exploring what physics is, how it works and why it is vital to everyday life. Explores key subjects such as gravity, magnetism, thermodynamics, and the solar system, and includes experiments.