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van Rooy, Wilhelmina – Teaching Science, 2013
The fatal effect of the Hendra virus was noticed first in Queensland, Australia in 1994 when several horses died from an "unidentified cause". This was followed by the death of trainers and veterinarians called to assist affected horses. It is now known that the "unidentified cause", is a virus harboured in native Australian…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Animals, Diseases, Scientific Literacy
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Awad, Maro; Azar, Stefanie; Vieiro, Bianca; van Rooy, Wilhelmina – Teaching Science, 2012
With one week to go, Year 12 chemistry made their final practical an event to be remembered. We decided to take that infamous Periodic Table to the next level, transforming it into an edible table! Armed with 114 biscuits, multiple tubs filled with coloured icing, plastic knives, and gloves and "Professional" piping bags, we converted the science…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Achievement, Science Activities, Science Projects