discovery Archives - Education

31 Mar 2022

Pluto’s icy volcanoes

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

Massive cryovolcanoes on distant Pluto suggest the possibility of liquid water near the dwarf planet’s surface. This captivating article could be used alongside Earth and Space and Physical Sciences for years 5, 7, and 10 as well as Senior Sciences. … Continued

25 Mar 2022

How to build a galaxy

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

Researchers construct a time-resolved picture of the formation history of the Milky Way. This captivating article could be used alongside Earth and Space and Physical Sciences for years 5, 7, and 10 as well as Senior Sciences. Interactive class activity … Continued

8 Apr 2020

Top 10 new marine species of the year

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

From Wakanda to the Muppets, tiny squid and boring amphipods, the marine world got a whole bunch of amazing species added to its library in 2019. Teach students in years 3, 5, 7, and 10 studying Biological Science about features … Continued

31 Mar 2020

Ancient fish fossil reveals missing link in evolution of hand bones

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

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

30 Mar 2020

‘Wonderchicken’ fossil from the age of dinosaurs

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

The "wonderchicken" find sheds light on the origin of modern birds and how they survived the last mass extinction. This resource is suited to students in years 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 studying Biological or Earth and Space … Continued

12 Mar 2020

Tiny bird-like dinosaur smallest ever found

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

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

25 Oct 2019

How mammals inherited the Earth

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

Scientists map out first million years of life after the dinosaurs. This fascinating article would be well suited to students in years 4, 6, 8, 9, and 10 studying Biological or Earth and Space Sciences. Word Count: 508 An overhead … Continued

14 Oct 2019

How do scientists know evolution is real?

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

The idea of evolution – that species change and evolve over time – is the foundation of biology. But how do scientists actually know it’s real? Use this article with students to discuss evolution by natural selection and the importance … Continued

8 Oct 2019

A new ‘iron dragon’ pterosaur

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

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

1 Oct 2019

Earliest life found in ancient Aussie rocks

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

The Pilbara’s famous stromatolites finally give up their secret. This fascinating discovery could be used with students studying Biological, Chemical or Earth and Space Sciences in years 4, 5, 7, 8, and 10. It would be particularly suited to students … Continued