The big five mass extinctions
16 Apr 2020

The big five mass extinctions

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

by | posted in: Biological Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
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
‘Wonderchicken’ fossil from the age of dinosaurs
30 Mar 2020

‘Wonderchicken’ fossil from the age of dinosaurs

by | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
The "wonderchicken" find sheds light on the origin of modern birds and how they survived the last mass extinction. This resource is suited to students in years 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 studying Biological or Earth and Space … Continued