food chain Archives - Education

6 May 2022

It’s National Compost Week! Here’s everything you need to know about food waste

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Biological Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

What is compost? Is it the same as fertiliser? Is coffee ground good for compost? And more… This resource is best suited to Year 4, 7 and 9 Biology (food chains and ecosystems), and Earth and Space (the Earth’s resources) … Continued

30 Mar 2022

Eating bugs: is insect protein the way to a sustainable future?

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

Entomologist and food scientist Skye Blackburn tells us why we should consider adding insects to our diet. This video and article are best suited to Year 7 and 9 Biology students who are learning about food sustainability, food security and … Continued

4 Feb 2022

Who’s Eating Who: An Antarctic Murder Mystery

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Can you solve the mystery of why the krill are disappearing? Use your knowledge of food chains in this fun activity for Year 7 Biology students learning about ecosystems and human impact. Download the activity below. In the icy waters … Continued

20 Sep 2021

Technology in Antarctica

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

How does technology enable scientists to learn about Antarctic animals? This extended resource is designed for Year 7 Biology and STEM students who are learning about food chains and the use of technology when studying animals. It covers keystone species, … Continued

11 Jun 2021

Predator and Prey

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

Who eats whom in Antarctica? Learn about the predator and prey relationships in the Antarctic. This extended resource is designed for Year 4 Biology students who are learning how living things depend on each other. It covers the relationships between … Continued

18 May 2021

The Future of Food

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

The way food is grown, used and distributed is constantly changing. When our grandparents were young, they had different access to food than we do, and it will look different again in the coming decades. So, what will our food … Continued

11 Mar 2021

Cadmium overload

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

Soil changes mean more toxins in food. This resource is best suited to Year 7, 8 and 10 Biology (food chains), Chemistry (elements) and Earth and Space (the Earth’s resources) students. It also covers some Earth and Space science outcomes … Continued

14 Dec 2020

Good Krill Hunting

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

Antarctica’s most iconic animals depend on the tiny, prolific and surprisingly charismatic krill. Andrew Bain reports on the research into this seemingly invincible crustacean and its now uncertain future. Take a deep dive into the importance of Antarctic krill in … Continued

8 Sep 2020

Could plants help us find dead bodies?

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

Scientists are designing experiments to find out. This article demonstrates applications of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science understanding to develop technology and aid society. It it suitable for year 7-10 students learning about the electromagnetic spectrum, the nitrogen cycle, … Continued

24 Jun 2020

Dinosaur footprints show predators as big as a T. rex stomped across Australia 160 million years ago

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

The dinosaur footprints of the “formidable” species is the first evidence of a large predatory dinosaur living in ancient Australia. This article explains a fossil find that was made in Australia up to 90 years ago, including how it was … Continued