Phenomena – Episode 9: Evolution
7 Sep 2021

Phenomena – Episode 9: Evolution

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Life is the most complex form of matter. The forces of nature combine, and simple lifeforms evolve into all the diversity of living things. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected to … Continued
How snake fangs evolved to perfectly fit their food
24 Jun 2021

How snake fangs evolved to perfectly fit their food

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We can now predict the prey of a snake by looking at the shape of its fangs. This resource is best suited to Year 10 Biology students learning about evolution. It is an excellent example of how different species evolved … Continued
Ediacaran animals probably didn’t look like their fossils
28 Apr 2021

Ediacaran animals probably didn’t look like their fossils

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Ediacarans are truly ancient organisms, but the fossils we do have might be of their internal structure, meaning we don’t know what they looked like at all. This resource is best suited to Year 7, 8, and 10 Biology and … Continued
The evolution of chimp skills
24 Aug 2020

The evolution of chimp skills

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Goualougo young learn differently to others in Africa. This article may suit year 5 biology students who are learning about adaptations and is best suited to year 10 Biology students who are studying evolution of species. It should be used … Continued
My talk with Jane Goodall: vegetarianism, animal welfare and the power of children’s advocacy
6 Aug 2020

My talk with Jane Goodall: vegetarianism, animal welfare and the power of children’s advocacy

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Dame Jane Goodall and Professor of Animal Welfare, Clive Phillips, discuss unique human characteristics, societies' moral obligations to animals, and conservation of the planet. This resource is best suited to Biology and Earth Science students in years 4, 6, 7, … Continued
Ancient signs of life: inspiring the next generation of scientists in the outback
4 Aug 2020

Ancient signs of life: inspiring the next generation of scientists in the outback

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As Perseverance sets off on its six-month journey to Mars, two UNSW PhD students look back on a field trip that gave Indigenous high school students a behind-the-scenes look at the rover’s mission.   Inspire and excite students by showing … Continued
Behold, the “Crazy Beast”
5 May 2020

Behold, the “Crazy Beast”

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It might look like a badger, but internally the Crazy Beast has got some crazy-weird seemingly nature-defying anatomy. This interesting article is suitable for students in Years 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10 studying Biological or Earth and Space sciences. … Continued