Stark legacy: secrets of dire wolves revealed
15 Feb 2021

Stark legacy: secrets of dire wolves revealed

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Forensic DNA reveals dire wolves are their own species. This interesting resource is best suited for Year 10 Biology students who are learning about genetics, evolution and fossil evidence for natural selection. It demonstrates how scientists use this knowledge to … Continued
Tiny bird-like dinosaur smallest ever found
12 Mar 2020

Tiny bird-like dinosaur smallest ever found

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A tiny bird-like fossil has been trapped in amber since the age of the dinosaurs. This interesting discovery could be used with students in years 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 10 studying Biological or Earth and Space Sciences to … Continued
No, koalas aren’t functionally extinct
2 Dec 2019

No, koalas aren’t functionally extinct

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Claims koalas have been made “functionally extinct” due to the recent bushfires is an exaggeration of their actual plight. This article could be used alongside Biological or Earth and Space Sciences for years 4 through 10 to discuss a range … Continued
How mammals inherited the Earth
25 Oct 2019

How mammals inherited the Earth

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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
How do scientists know evolution is real?
14 Oct 2019

How do scientists know evolution is real?

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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
Megafauna more mega than we thought
17 Sep 2019

Megafauna more mega than we thought

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Research sheds new light on an ancient Australian marsupial giant. This interesting article would be well suited to students in years 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10 studying Biological, Chemical or Earth and Space Sciences. It would work particularly … Continued
Heatwaves damage insect sperm, threatening biodiversity
10 Dec 2018

Heatwaves damage insect sperm, threatening biodiversity

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 9, 10 Heatwaves damage insect … Continued