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
What shapes genetic diversity in mammals?
26 May 2020

What shapes genetic diversity in mammals?

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Global map points to evolution and climate impacting the biodiversity of mammals. Use this resource to build on prior knowledge with students in year 10 studying biodiversity and the importance of it to understand the impact of climate change on … Continued
Bats’ Evolutionary Trick
23 Feb 2018

Bats’ Evolutionary Trick

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Cells; Genetics Additional - Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Diversity and Evolution; Form and Function Years: 5, 8, 10 Birds and mammals beat lizards and amphibians to survive climate change Hybrid sheep-human embryos bring … Continued
Science of Sexuality – we were born this way
14 Nov 2017

Science of Sexuality – we were born this way

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Our preferences are often hard-wired into our bodies. This extended article is best suited to Year 10 Biology students who are learning about genetics. It is also an excellent example of how the values and needs of society influence scientific … Continued