Predator and Prey
11 Jun 2021

Predator and Prey

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Who eats whom in Antarctica? Learn about the predator and prey relationships in the Antarctic. This extended resource is designed for Year 4 Biology students who are learning how living things depend on each other. It covers the relationships between … Continued
Features of Antarctic Animals
24 May 2021

Features of Antarctic Animals

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What characteristics or features do groups of Antarctic animals have? What is the difference between a mammal, bird and fish? This extended resource is designed for Year 3 Biology students who are learning about the external features of animals. It … Continued
Antarctic Animal Life Cycles
3 May 2021

Antarctic Animal Life Cycles

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What are the life cycles of Antarctic animals? Who are born live and who hatch from an egg? This extended resource is designed for Year 4 Biology students who are learning about life cycles and reproduction. It covers the life … Continued
Brines on Mars not habitable, study says
13 May 2020

Brines on Mars not habitable, study says

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Brines are common on Mars, but not ‘special’. As the search for life beyond Earth continues, this article could be used with students to discuss what the needs would be for life to exist and how scientists narrow their search. … Continued
How much does a koala need to drink?
6 May 2020

How much does a koala need to drink?

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Possibly a lot more than we thought. This article is suited to students in all years studying Biological or Earth and Space sciences. Although younger students may not be able to read the entire article or answer all questions, extracts … Continued
STEM Pack 9: Vaccination
8 Apr 2020

STEM Pack 9: Vaccination

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Students explore the latest STEM careers – the science and the scientists – through videos, research and discussion. The STEM Careers Packs aim to make students aware of the wide variety of STEM careers. They help students understand the importance … Continued
Ultimate Careers 2019
24 Sep 2019

Ultimate Careers 2019

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Explore the exciting world of STEM careers Ultimate Careers magazine is a great way to incorporate STEM careers into your classroom teaching - helping make the curriculum contextual and relevant. It helps students work out how to match their favourite … Continued
Tutorial: Brian Cox on black holes
12 Sep 2019

Tutorial: Brian Cox on black holes

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In the past few years, we’ve entered a new age of astronomy – now we can watch black holes collide, and see the aftermath of these collisions. Astrophysics legend Brian Cox talks us through what happens during these cataclysmic collisions and what might … Continued