adaptation Archives - Education

18 Mar 2022

Why is there asymmetry in nature?

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

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

14 Apr 2021

Antarctica: Animal Adaptations

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

What adaptations do animals have to help them survive the harsh Antarctic conditions? This extended resource is designed for Year 5 and 6 Biology students who are learning about animal adaptations and ecosystems. It covers the physical, behavioural and physiological … Continued

12 Mar 2021

How a baby T-Rex bites

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Researchers use 3D modelling to examine the jaws of different-sized tyrannosaurs. This resource is best suited to Biology and Physics students in Years 4, 7 and 10 who are learning about adaptations or forces and are interested in dinosaurs like … Continued

15 Jan 2021

What Colours Can You Hear?

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Stephen Fleischfresser talks with the world’s first legally recognised cyborg, Neil Harbisson, about how he experiences the world. The article explains how Neil Harbisson found a connection between colour and other frequencies – like sound. His antenna allows him to … Continued

15 Jan 2021

Naracoorte Caves: A rolls-royce record of biodiversity

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

The geological records below ground in Naracoorte, South Australia are relatively young, dating 500,000 years to less than 1000. But researchers hope these records can inform conservation efforts about extinctions, adaptations, climate change and human impact. These fossils from the … Continued

14 Dec 2020

Good Krill Hunting

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Antarctica’s most iconic animals depend on the tiny, prolific and surprisingly charismatic krill. Andrew Bain reports on the research into this seemingly invincible crustacean and its now uncertain future. Take a deep dive into the importance of Antarctic krill in … Continued

10 Dec 2020

Underwater ISS

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Aquanaut and ocean conservationist Fabien Cousteau – first grandson of Jacques – is seeking to honour his Old Man of the Sea by building Proteus, the world’s largest and most advanced underwater habitat. Pat Sheil reports. This extended article from … Continued

9 Nov 2020

Voracious starfish can wait for a proper meal

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Eating habits of baby predator revealed. This article describes the role of starfish in the food chain and their effect on coral and the ecosystem. It is suitable for Year 4, 5, 6 and 7 students learning about foodchains, adaptations … Continued

6 Nov 2020

Can cat genes explain their nine lives?

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Maybe not, but they can help unravel genomic mutations. This article describes research about cat genomes and mutations. It is suitable for year 10 biology students studying genetics and DNA. Word Count: 529 Credit: Josef Timar / Getty Images … Continued

29 Oct 2020

Wine with a touch of Eucalyptus?

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

The science of Indigenous Australian fermentation. This article is suitable for Year 7 and 8 Biology students learning about wine or Indigenous agricultural science, and Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry students learning about fermentation and organic compounds. … Continued