fish Archives - Education

1 Mar 2022

Fish built with plastic and heart cells swims for three months

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Bio-hybrid mechanism regrew muscles, paving way for bio-artificial hearts. A world of biological robots is just a heartbeat away. Artificial muscles based on human heart cells have just powered a swimming ‘fish’ for more than three months. Use this article … Continued

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

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

5 Mar 2021

Odd Jobs – Fish DJ

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

Speaker system helps scientists understand brain networks of baby fish. This resource is best suited to Year 9 and 10 Biology and Physics students to highlight an unexpected field of research in STEM. It is particularly well suited to those … Continued

19 Sep 2019

Fishy robot outswims the school

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

Researchers build a fake fish that proves mighty fine at fin-flapping. Use this article about a technological development as an example of biomimicry being used by engineers to improve systems. It would be suited to students in years 4, 5, … Continued

23 Apr 2019

Murray River habitat restoration increases native fish populations

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

Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems; Living Things Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Years: 6, 7, 9 You named that new wasp species what? - Australia's Science Channel Murray River habitat restoration increases native … Continued

7 Feb 2019

What killed a million Darling River fish?

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Biological Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems; Living Things Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/Non-Renewable resources; The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Technology; Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 6, … Continued

20 Jun 2018

Bizarre “platypus-fish” inhabited Australia’s original reef

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Biological Sciences | 0

Topics: Biological Sciences - Genetics; Living Things Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Diversity and Evolution; Form and Function Years: 5, 10 Bizarre “platypus-fish” inhabited Australia’s original reef Bizarre “platypus-fish” inhabited Australia’s original reef Word Count: 561 … Continued

4 Aug 2017

Memorable Moments in STEM

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Find out about recent advances and events from the world of science and technology with Miles Gough. From old vertebrates to heart transplants, to life-saving technology, these eight moments in STEM are sure to stick in your memory. Word count: … Continued