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17 Nov 2021

Flirting with the enemy: fish using sharks to exfoliate

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

Rubbing against the sharks’ sandpaper-like skin might remove parasites and skin irritants for bold fish. Learn about this dangerous relationship observed between sharks and fish in this resource for Year 3, 4 and 6 Biology students learning about features of … Continued

10 Nov 2021

Getting Personal With Skinks

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

Researchers from Macquarie University in Sydney are delving into the private lives of skinks to understand why animals bond together. Find out how researchers are learning about social groups in animals, particularly skinks, in this resource for Biology students in … Continued

18 Sep 2021

How Deadly: Water Animals

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

Nature journalist, Dr Ann Jones, explains the sometimes terrifying and often hilarious behaviour of deadly animals from around the world. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected to feature in our Animals, … Continued

1 Sep 2021

Body Brothers – Season 2 “Animals”

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

The Body Brothers love to find out more about the world around them and then literally make a song and dance about what they’ve learned! This episode sees Auntie B show how ostriches use their wings as brakes and Cormac … Continued

18 Aug 2021

How far away can dogs smell and hear?

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

How far away can dogs smell and hear? - Georgina, age 8. Learn how dogs smell and hear in this resource for Year 1, 3, 5, 9 and 10 Biology and Physics students. It is well suited to students learning … Continued

24 May 2021

Features of Antarctic Animals

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

What characteristics or features do groups of Antarctic animals have? What is the difference between a mammal, bird and fish? This extended resource is designed for Year 3 Biology students who are learning about the external features of animals. It … 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

7 Sep 2020

Can maths pick a dinosaur’s sex?

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0

Palaeontologists show a dinosaur's sex can be more accurately estimated using a statistical model to analyse differences. This short article and associated resources are well suited to maths and biology students in years 5, 7, and 10 who are learning … Continued

12 Aug 2020

How a scientific spat over how to name species turned into a big plus for nature

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

For years a battle has raged about the rules of taxonomy. Scientist vs scientist. Comparisons to Stalin. But a conclusion may have been reached, with both sides happy. This article is best suited to Year 5, 7, and 10 Biology … Continued

6 Aug 2020

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

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

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