Ediacaran animals probably didn’t look like their fossils
28 Apr 2021

Ediacaran animals probably didn’t look like their fossils

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Ediacarans are truly ancient organisms, but the fossils we do have might be of their internal structure, meaning we don’t know what they looked like at all. This resource is best suited to Year 7, 8, and 10 Biology and … Continued
How to hunt fossils responsibly
31 Mar 2021

How to hunt fossils responsibly

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5 tips from a professional palaeontologist to search for fossils responsibly. Learn how to safely and responsibly get involved in fossil-hunting and become a back-yard palaeontologist in this resource for Year 4 and 8 Earth and Space students.   Word … Continued
How a baby T-Rex bites
12 Mar 2021

How a baby T-Rex bites

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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
Ancient fish fossil reveals missing link in evolution of hand bones
31 Mar 2020

Ancient fish fossil reveals missing link in evolution of hand bones

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A complete ancient fish fossil with finger-like digits in its fin reveals the evolution of hand bones started before animals came onto land. Use this interesting article to demonstrate the importance of Earth and Biological Sciences to students in scientific … Continued