ecosystem stability Archives - Education

30 Jun 2022

What do astronauts eat?

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

The challenges of growing plants in space. Learn about the exciting work taking place in Australia’s space agriculture and what it will look like in the future in this resource for R, Year 4, 5, 7 and 8. STEM students. … Continued

12 Nov 2021

How to grow plants on Mars

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

Researchers find innovative way to improve soils on Mars for the cultivation of future colonising Earthlings. Learn how scientist have combined their understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Earth and Space science to develop a way to grow plants on Mars. … Continued

14 Sep 2021

Recovery Team: Saving Species

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

Go on an adventure with two of the nation’s leading ecologists as they venture into the Australian outback to save some of the world’s rarest and most unique creatures. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film … Continued

25 May 2021

How did we get here: Megafauna murder mystery

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

Who dunnit? What led to the extinction of our megafauna? Find out who the suspects are in this episode of ‘How Did We Get Here?’, the series that takes a sometimes irreverent look at human evolution. This resource is best … Continued

15 Mar 2021

Dig this: echidnas tackle climate change

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

Researchers have found that a tiny echidna moves 8 trailer-loads of soil a year, helping tackle climate change. Learn about the work of the amazing echidna in this resource for Year 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 Earth … Continued

5 Feb 2021

Humans have dogs, fish have shrimp

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

We found algae-farming fish that domesticate tiny shrimp to help run their farms. This fascinating article is best suited to Year 4 and 6 Biology students who are learning about co-dependent ecosystems and considering how species rely upon each other. … 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

27 Oct 2020

Your at-home guide to appreciating snails

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

Watch what they do, then tell their stories. This resource provides an activity that is suitable for Year R and 1 students learning about how animals choose homes and year 4, 5, 6 and 7 students who are learning about … Continued

16 Oct 2020

Five vampire traits that exist in the real world

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

Count Dracula's characteristics can be found in nature. This article is suitable for Year 6 and 7 Biology students who are learning about animal interactions. Word Count: 840 The common vampire bat. Credit: Shuttershock When asked to describe a … Continued

23 Sep 2020

Tim Jarvis: Human-wildlife conflict: an unequal contest that needs redefining

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

When humans and animals cross, it’s termed conflict. As Tim Jarvis explains, that’s not correct. This passionate article explains the human impact on ecosystems and the effect that is having on native animals. It is well suited to year 7 … Continued