Dig this: echidnas tackle climate change
15 Mar 2021

Dig this: echidnas tackle climate change

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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
Food, tools and medicine: 5 native plants that illuminate deep Aboriginal knowledge
19 Jan 2021

Food, tools and medicine: 5 native plants that illuminate deep Aboriginal knowledge

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To honour Australia’s history, from 18 to 26 January, Education – RiAus will be exclusively publishing content by and about First Nations Australians. These resources will look back at our favourite pieces from 2020 and also provide new content and … Continued
Tim Jarvis: Human-wildlife conflict: an unequal contest that needs redefining
23 Sep 2020

Tim Jarvis: Human-wildlife conflict: an unequal contest that needs redefining

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When humans and animals cross, it’s termed conflict. As Tim Jarvis explains, that’s not correct. This passionate article explains the human impact on ecosystems and the effect that is having on native animals. It is well suited to year 7 … 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
These new species are things to Marvel at
30 Jul 2020

These new species are things to Marvel at

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CSIRO turns to heroes in this year’s list of newly named species. Show students the fun had by scientists when naming new species but also why species’ names are important in engaging society in scientists’ work. This article is best … Continued
Meet Moss, the best boy helping Tassie devils find love
23 Jul 2020

Meet Moss, the best boy helping Tassie devils find love

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“Detection dogs are the perfect intermediary between people and wildlife — they can sniff out what we can’t and communicate with us as a team.” This heartwarming story tells of an excellent use of detection dogs to help society and … Continued