Odd Jobs: Paleodermatologist
3 Feb 2021

Odd Jobs: Paleodermatologist

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Looking skin deep can provide new discoveries, at least in this vanguard field of research. This article is best suited for Year 7, 8, and 10 Biology and Earth and Space students as well as Senior Science students who are exploring … Continued
Tiny bird-like dinosaur smallest ever found
12 Mar 2020

Tiny bird-like dinosaur smallest ever found

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A tiny bird-like fossil has been trapped in amber since the age of the dinosaurs. This interesting discovery could be used with students in years 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 10 studying Biological or Earth and Space Sciences to … Continued
A new ‘iron dragon’ pterosaur
8 Oct 2019

A new ‘iron dragon’ pterosaur

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A newly described species suggests that Aussie pterosaurs might have lived longer than we thought. Use both articles to show students the scientific developments around fossils and evolution happening in Australia. It would be suited to students in years 4, … Continued
The rocks below a famous crater
10 Sep 2019

The rocks below a famous crater

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Geologists examine what unfolded after that asteroid hit. This fascinating article could be used with students in years 4-10 studying any science. It would be particularly well suited when studying the changing Earth, extreme Earth events and solids, liquids and … Continued
New titanosaur fossil sheds light on dino evolution
18 Feb 2019

New titanosaur fossil sheds light on dino evolution

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Genetics Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Diversity and Evolution Years: 10 New titanosaur fossil sheds light on dino evolution | Cosmos Word Count: 384 “Exceptional” African fossil find excites paleontologists, revealing a … Continued
Meet the grandparent of the Brontosaurus
2 Oct 2018

Meet the grandparent of the Brontosaurus

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Topics: Biological Sciences -  Genetics Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Diversity and Evolution Years: 10 Meet the grandparent of the Brontosaurus | Cosmos Word Count: 285 This quick read shines a spotlight on the new discovery … Continued
The feathered revolution: How dinosaurs became birds
15 Aug 2018

The feathered revolution: How dinosaurs became birds

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Genetics; Living Things Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Diversity and Evolution; Form and Function Years: 10 The feathered revolution: How dinosaurs became birds Word Count: 1875 This in-depth article discusses some of … Continued
240-million-year-old lizard fossil discovery adds to reptile family tree
5 Jun 2018

240-million-year-old lizard fossil discovery adds to reptile family tree

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Topics: Biological Sciences – Genetics; Living Things Additional: Careers; Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences – Diversity and Evolution Years: 10 240-million-year-old lizard fossil discovery adds to reptile family tree Word Count: 393 How technology is combining with archaeology to … Continued