Who’s Eating Who: An Antarctic Murder Mystery
4 Feb 2022

Who’s Eating Who: An Antarctic Murder Mystery

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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
Technology in Antarctica
20 Sep 2021

Technology in Antarctica

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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
Agriculture in a changing world when it’s not business as usual
4 Mar 2021

Agriculture in a changing world when it’s not business as usual

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Bushfires, floods, droughts, cyclones, new pests, new diseases and to top it all, COVID-19; there’s no shortage of factors that threaten Aussie agriculture and the three meals a day we sometimes take for granted. This extended article from ATSE is … Continued
Good Krill Hunting
14 Dec 2020

Good Krill Hunting

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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
Could plants help us find dead bodies?
8 Sep 2020

Could plants help us find dead bodies?

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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
Alien frog invasion wreaks havoc on natural habitat
10 Jun 2020

Alien frog invasion wreaks havoc on natural habitat

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The spotted-thighed frog will devour almost anything that fits into its mouth, with devastating impacts on ecosystems. This article about an introduced frog species is well suited to biology students in years 6 and 7 who are learning about the … Continued
Carbon pumping: in for the krill
22 Oct 2019

Carbon pumping: in for the krill

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The ocean’s real heavyweight is a vital but poorly understood creature, say scientists. Use this thought-provoking article with students in years 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 studying Biological, Chemical or Earth and Space Sciences. It would be particularly … Continued
Ocean ecosystems fight back against Climate Change
2 Mar 2018

Ocean ecosystems fight back against Climate Change

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Topics: Biological Sciences – Ecosystems; Genetics Earth and Space Sciences – The Changing Earth Additional: Careers Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences – Interdependence and Ecosystems; Diversity and Evolution; Form and Function Earth and Space Sciences – The Earth’s Surface Years: … Continued
Greenhouse gasses impact on freshwater….the news isn’t good
16 Jan 2018

Greenhouse gasses impact on freshwater….the news isn’t good

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems; Genetics Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/Non-renewable resources; The Changing Earth Additional - Careers Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems; Diversity and Evolution Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 6, 7, … Continued
Warmer climates are turning green sea turtles female
11 Jan 2018

Warmer climates are turning green sea turtles female

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Topics: Biological Sciences – Ecosystems; Lifecycles Earth and Space Sciences – The Changing Earth; Renewable/Non-renewable resources Physical Sciences – Energy Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Physical Sciences - … Continued