In Class With… Rob “Krill Whisperer” King
10 Aug 2022

In Class With… Rob “Krill Whisperer” King

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Get access to the biggest names and brightest minds in STEM with our In Class With… series. Marine Research Facility Specialist, Rob King aka The Krill Whisperer took on questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… event. With … Continued
Coming Up: In Class With… Rob “Krill Whisperer” King
10 Jun 2022

Coming Up: In Class With… Rob “Krill Whisperer” King

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Question Submissions have now closed!! Shortly, Marine Research Facility Specialist, Rob King aka The Krill Whisperer, will be taking on questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… event. Keep watching this space... the video will … Continued
The chilly origins of Australia’s egg-laying mammals
6 Apr 2022

The chilly origins of Australia’s egg-laying mammals

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New research sheds light on the origin story of our mysterious monotremes. Learn more about these egg-cellent mammals with this resource. The downloadable resources can be adapted to span multiple years and topics. It is best suited for younger students … Continued
What is the most important thing a scientist needs?
24 Mar 2022

What is the most important thing a scientist needs?

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What is the most important thing a scientist needs? - Lennox, age 6 Use this article to help students learn about the skills required to be a scientist and explore potential careers in science. This resource is best suited to … Continued
Why is there asymmetry in nature?
18 Mar 2022

Why is there asymmetry in nature?

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From lefty snails to deadly chemicals, asymmetry in nature is more common than you think. Use the free student activity to help students apply knowledge of adaptations, genetic mutations and elements and compounds. Word Count / Video Length:1072 / 15:16 … Continued
Flirting with the enemy: fish using sharks to exfoliate
17 Nov 2021

Flirting with the enemy: fish using sharks to exfoliate

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Rubbing against the sharks’ sandpaper-like skin might remove parasites and skin irritants for bold fish. Learn about this dangerous relationship observed between sharks and fish in this resource for Year 3, 4 and 6 Biology students learning about features of … Continued
Getting Personal With Skinks
10 Nov 2021

Getting Personal With Skinks

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Researchers from Macquarie University in Sydney are delving into the private lives of skinks to understand why animals bond together. Find out how researchers are learning about social groups in animals, particularly skinks, in this resource for Biology students in … Continued
How Deadly: Water Animals
18 Sep 2021

How Deadly: Water Animals

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Nature journalist, Dr Ann Jones, explains the sometimes terrifying and often hilarious behaviour of deadly animals from around the world. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected to feature in our Animals, … Continued
The Story of Coronavirus
12 Sep 2021

The Story of Coronavirus

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Making the coronavirus visible helps people see and understand how it spreads and how to protect themselves and others - both in the community and at home with a sick family member. This film describes one person's experience of coronavirus, … Continued
The Caretakers
6 Sep 2021

The Caretakers

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A journey into the weird, wonderful and truly astonishing lives of the small yet mighty creatures who keep the world turning – beetles. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected to feature … Continued