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Tectonic timelapse
9 Feb 2021

Tectonic timelapse

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
This just in: one billion years of Earth’s history in 40 seconds. This mesmerising timelapse video and resource are best suited to Year 9 Earth and Space students who are learning about plate tectonics and how the Earth has changed … Continued
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How mammals inherited the Earth
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
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How do scientists know evolution is real?
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
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A new ‘iron dragon’ pterosaur
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
ACSHE061, ACSHE081, ACSHE119, ACSHE134, ACSHE157, ACSHE158, ACSHE160, ACSHE191, ACSHE192, ACSHE194, ACSHE223, ACSHE226, ACSHE230, ACSSU043, ACSSU075, ACSSU111, ACSSU149, ACSSU150, ACSSU152, ACSSU153, ACSSU175, ACSSU177, ACSSU185, ACSSU186, anhanguerian, Australia, Australian research, Australian Science, Biological Sciences, Butch, careers, cells, Cenomanian period, Chemical Sciences, Dinosaurs, discovery, early life, Earth and Space Sciences, Ferrodraco lentoni, fossil, fossil evidence, geology, Iron dragon, Living things, mineralogy, minerals, Palaeontology, Pterosaur, Queensland, Rocks, Science as a Human Endeavor, skeleton, skull, Swinburne University of Technology, Turonian period, vertabrates, Year 10, Year 4, Year 5, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Earliest life found in ancient Aussie rocks
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
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