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  • Changing the colour of fishing nets could save thousands of penguins
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    Changing the colour of fishing nets could save thousands of penguins

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Melbourne Zoo’s little penguins have been participating in scientific research that could save thousands of penguins lives. This resource is...

    Years 6-7 & 9
  • How did we get here: Megafauna murder mystery
    Video & Film

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    How did we get here: Megafauna murder mystery

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Who dunnit? What led to the extinction of our megafauna? Find out who the suspects are in this episode of...

    Years 4, 6-7 & 10
  • Dig this: echidnas tackle climate change
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    Dig this: echidnas tackle climate change

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesMathematical SciencesSustainability

    Researchers have found that a tiny echidna moves 8 trailer-loads of soil a year, helping tackle climate change. Learn about...

    Years 3-8 & 10
  • Wine with a touch of Eucalyptus?
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    Wine with a touch of Eucalyptus?

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSTEM

    The science of Indigenous Australian fermentation. This article is suitable for Year 7 and 8 Biology students learning about wine...

    Years 7-10
  • Your at-home guide to appreciating snails
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    Your at-home guide to appreciating snails

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Watch what they do, then tell their stories. This resource provides an activity that is suitable for Year R and...

    Years 1, 3, 5 & 7
  • Five vampire traits that exist in the real world
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    Five vampire traits that exist in the real world

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Count Dracula’s characteristics can be found in nature. This article is suitable for Year 6 and 7 Biology students who...

    Years 6-7
  • Tim Jarvis: Human-wildlife conflict: an unequal contest that needs redefining
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    Tim Jarvis: Human-wildlife conflict: an unequal contest that needs redefining

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEMTechnology

    When humans and animals cross, it’s termed conflict. As Tim Jarvis explains, that’s not correct. This passionate article explains the...

    Years 7
  • To get big, grow slow
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    To get big, grow slow

    Biological SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Whale shark females overtake the males to become the world’s largest fish. This article is well suited to Biology students...

    Years 2, 4-7 & 10
  • Feral cats are being outsmarted by this adorable species
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    Feral cats are being outsmarted by this adorable species

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Feral cats wreak havoc on native wildlife, but researchers have found one marsupial that can outsmart the prowling predators in...

    Years 1, 4 & 7
  • Your backyard could help reduce global warming
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    Your backyard could help reduce global warming

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    A study finds gardens cool urban temperatures by six degrees, meaning your backyard can help reduce global warming. Inspire students...

    Years 4 & 6-10
  • Carbon pumping: in for the krill
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    Carbon pumping: in for the krill

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    The ocean’s real heavyweight is a vital but poorly understood creature, say scientists. Use this thought-provoking article with students in...

    Years 4 & 6-10
  • Biophilia: the concept of nature in design
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    Biophilia: the concept of nature in design

    Biological SciencesEarth & Space SciencesEngineeringSTEMTechnology

    By using biophilia and adding nature into our urban landscape designs, we could do wonders for our physical and mental...

    Years 8-12

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