Connected 2019 Level 3 – Shifting Views
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Three Drones
Most students will be aware of drones. This article describes three examples of how they are used in the world of work. By demonstrating their use within three different fields, the text builds awareness of how they work, how they are used now, and how they might be used in the future.
Betty Batham: Biologist
This comic biography tells the story of Betty Batham, a pioneering marine biologist.
Born in an era when a woman’s place in society was largely limited to home and family, Betty rose to become a noted scientist whose legacy in the sciences lives on.
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Predicting Possibilities
This article uses real-world examples to show how mathematics can be used to predict the possible outcomes of a range of human and environmental activities. It describes how mathematical models are created by defining and measuring key variables, designing an equation that shows how the variables interact, and using the equation to make predictions.
The Long Pause
This article explores the mystery of the long pause between the two major periods of Pacific migration. It demonstrates how the science of archaeology can be used to explain and understand the world and how scientists provide evidence to support ideas.
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