Ecosystem 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

26 Oct 2021

Baby dugongs bounce back

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

Baby dugongs are back, baby! Use this short article about rising Dugong numbers in Australian waters with Biology students in Years 4, 5, 6 and 7 to show the benefits and impact of conservation. Word count: 240 There has not … Continued

13 Oct 2021

Changing the colour of fishing nets could save thousands of penguins

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

Melbourne Zoo’s little penguins have been participating in scientific research that could save thousands of penguins lives. This resource is best suited to Biology students in Years 6, 7 and 9 learning about ecosystems and how technology impacts both negatively … 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

3 Dec 2020

A high-tech battle to protect the black rhino

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

New tracking technology is helping fight poaching in Namibia. This article highlights the important role that technology plays in the conservation of species. It is best suited for Year 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 Biology students as well as … Continued

2 Dec 2020

This super rare bigfin squid is a deep-sea mystery

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

We recently spotted not 1, but 5, in the Great Australian Bight. An exciting spot of the rare bigfin squid in Australian waters has piqued scientists interest. This interesting article is best suited to Year 5, 6, 7, and 10 … Continued

27 Nov 2020

Where to look for bees of different types

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

Hint: think temperate zones and more to the north. This interesting research shows where in the world different bee species live. It is suitable for Year 6,7,9 and 10 biology students learning about the ecosystem, species classification, information technology in … Continued

24 Nov 2020

The Great Cicada Blitz

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

In search of the sound of the Australian summer. This article describes an interesting citizen science project to identify and classify Australian cicada species. It is suitable for Year 3-10 students learning about how the community plays a role … Continued