Resources – Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences

SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY

New visualisation of the Covid-19 virus

COVID-19 explained | Years 5–6

What are viruses, what they do and where they come from? Professors Palmer and Cunningham will explain how vaccines have controlled many diseases such as smallpox, the flu, measles and now COVID-19.

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COVID-19 explained | Years 7–10

What are viruses? Where has SARS-CoV-2 come from, what makes it so dangerous and what will happen as mutations arise? Meet real experts and learn where to find genuine data and advice.

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Artist's impression of space

Earth’s Place in Our Solar System

Discover the vastness of nearby space.

The sun Image: Geoff Wyatt

Measuring the Sun

Observe and measure the size of our star.

An illustration of NASA’s Perseverance rover landing safely on Mars. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

An Australian on Mars Recording

Meet planetary scientist Dr Adrian Brown.

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Planisphere designed by Sydney Observatory

Make a Planisphere

Make an adjustable map of the night sky.

Planetary orrery by W Harris & Co

Collection Set: The Solar System

Explore objects from the Museum’s collection related to the exploration of our Solar System.

Image: Callum Shaw

Powerhouse DART Learning Resources

Powerhouse exercises via DART that explore ANSTO, STEM Careers, science activities and Climate Solutions as part of the 100 Climate Conversation series.

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ThinkerShield Get.(On).With.It

Download this quick start guide for coding with Arduino and the ThinkerShield.

Students coding with the ThinkerShield

ThinkerShield Program Files

Download the example ThinkerShield code files to complete the Get.(On).With.It activities.

Arduino

Head to the Arduino website to download the latest version of the Arduino IDE.

Thinkershield (upgraded) for learning guide.

ThinkerShield Lesson Plan

Introduce your learners to the world of physical computing in this ThinkerShield lesson plan.

DESIGN

Shape 2021 Designer Panels

Young designers discuss their experiences producing HSC major design projects.

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Sustainability Options Diamond

Sustainability Options Diamond

Shape 2021 Sustainability Impact Diamond

Like Porcelain dress by Catherine Jingyi Weng. Photo by Dan Boud

Shape 2021 Exhibition

Virtual walkthrough of Shape 2021 – a showcase of outstanding HSC major design projects.

Worm wee odour free by Claudia Mary Graham. Photo by Dan Boud.

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENT PORTFOLIOS

View samples of major project portfolios in Design and Technology from Shape 2021

Drill Mill by Isaac Perez. Photo by Dan Boud

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY STUDENT PORTFOLIOS

View samples of major project portfolios in Industrial Technology from Shape 2021.

Ephemeral Catherine Weng Powerhouse SHAPE 2021

TEXTILES AND DESIGN STUDENT PORTFOLIOS

View samples of major project portfolios in Textiles and Design from Shape 2021.

Shape 2020, Harry Kermode with mini loader. Image: Daniel Boud

Shape 2020 Designer Panel Recordings

Young designers discuss their experiences producing HSC major design projects.

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Shape 2020, tactile ground surface indicators by Genevieve Bryant. Image: Daniel Boud

Design and Technology Student Portfolios

View samples of major project portfolios in Design and Technology.

Shape 2020, mini loader by Harry Kermode. Image: Daniel Boud

Industrial Technology Student Portfolios

View samples of major project portfolios in Industrial Technology from Shape 2020.

Shape 2020, Georgia Rich. Image: Daniel Boud

Textiles and Design Student Portfolios

View samples of major project portfolios in Textiles and Design from Shape 2020.

Stuart Anderson and the Flow Hive

Design Innovation with Stu Anderson, The Flow Hive Recording

A conversation about inventing and innovating with co-inventor of The Flow Hive, Stu Anderson.

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Rachel Vosila, One a Week Project collection

Design Materiality with Rachel Vosila Recording

A conversation about the role of materials in design practice with furniture and object designer Rachel Vosila.

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2007/202/1 Jumper, 'Koala', wool, designed by Jenny Kee, Blackheath, New South Wales, Australia, 1980, made by Anne Jones, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2007

Jenny Kee & Linda Jackson

Investigate the designs Koala Jumper by Jenny Kee and Waratah by Linda Jackson.

Mohair knitted Wattle dress designed by Jenny Kee laid flat

Collection Set: Jenny Kee & Linda Jackson

Explore iconic pieces in the museum collection from legendary Australian Designers Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson.