food webs Archives - Education

20 Jan 2020

Hunter or hunted? When the world catches on fire, how do predators respond?

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

Millions of animals have perished in the bushfires ravaging our country – those that survive will feel the effects long after the fires are put out. A thought-provoking piece to assist with relevance of delivery of the Biological Sciences curriculum … Continued

4 Nov 2019

Tutorial: Jane Goodall on the Environment

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0

We are becoming ever more aware of how our actions impact upon our planet – be that with regards to global climate change, or the extinction of the smallest species from one tiny corner of Earth. Zoology legend Jane Goodall … Continued

10 May 2019

For Antarctic food webs, penguin poo is the gift that keeps on giving

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

Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems, Lifecycles, Living Things Chemical Sciences - Chemical Reactions, Atoms, Solids/ Liquids/ Gases Earth and Space Sciences - Rocks, The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Maths Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems, Diversity and … Continued

21 Mar 2019

One invasive species spells disaster for Yellowstone’s lake

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

An interloping trout has wreaked havoc for plankton, fish, bird, otter and bear species, research finds in the Yellowstone Lake in USA. This comprehensive article touches on many facets of human interaction with ecosystems and the ripple effects this can … Continued

20 Nov 2018

Loss of animal or plant species to climate change causes global ‘extinction domino effect’

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

Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems; Lifecycles; Living Things Earth and Space Sciences - The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 7, 9, … Continued

6 Nov 2018

Wind farms bad for raptors, but good news for lizards

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems Physical Sciences - Energy Additional: Careers, Technology; Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Physical Sciences - Energy Years: 6, 7 Wind farms bad for raptors, but good news for lizards | … Continued

10 Oct 2018

Science Meets Making

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

Science is a creative process. When presented with a new problem, scientists are given the challenge to come up with finding creative solutions using whatever skills and tools they have at hand. This short video talks to James O’Hanlon, a … Continued

26 Sep 2018

Mexican Fishing Bats

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

This short SCINEMA 2018 Community Program film follows Edward Hurme and his team as they study Mexican Fishing Bats, trying to work out exactly how they hunt and catch prey, using biological systems far more advanced than any technology we … Continued

6 Mar 2018

Mercury poisoning from gold mining

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences | 0

Topics: Biological Sciences – Ecosystems Chemical Sciences – Mixtures and Separations; Chemical reactions Earth and Space Sciences – Renewable/Non-renewable resources Additional: Careers; Technology; Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences – Interdependence and Ecosystems Chemical Sciences – Properties of Matter; Change … Continued