How to hunt fossils responsibly
31 Mar 2021

How to hunt fossils responsibly

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5 tips from a professional palaeontologist to search for fossils responsibly. Learn how to safely and responsibly get involved in fossil-hunting and become a back-yard palaeontologist in this resource for Year 4 and 8 Earth and Space students.   Word … Continued
Can maths pick a dinosaur’s sex?
7 Sep 2020

Can maths pick a dinosaur’s sex?

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Palaeontologists show a dinosaur's sex can be more accurately estimated using a statistical model to analyse differences. This short article and associated resources are well suited to maths and biology students in years 5, 7, and 10 who are learning … Continued
The big five mass extinctions
16 Apr 2020

The big five mass extinctions

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Biologists suspect we’re living through the sixth major mass extinction. Earth has witnessed five, when more than 75% of species disappeared. Use this article to investigate how the Earth has changed over time long before humans arrived. It is suited … Continued
Ancient fish fossil reveals missing link in evolution of hand bones
31 Mar 2020

Ancient fish fossil reveals missing link in evolution of hand bones

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A complete ancient fish fossil with finger-like digits in its fin reveals the evolution of hand bones started before animals came onto land. Use this interesting article to demonstrate the importance of Earth and Biological Sciences to students in scientific … Continued