Predator and Prey

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

Antarctic Animal Life Cycles

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

Antarctica: Animal Adaptations

What adaptations do animals have to help them survive the harsh Antarctic conditions? This extended resource is designed for Year 5 and 6 Biology students who are learning about animal adaptations and ecosystems. It covers the physical, behavioural and physiological … Continued

Antarctica: Twilight zone

What causes the length of day and night to change in the Twilight Zone? This extended resource is designed for Year 7 Earth and Space students who are learning about daylight hours. It covers the changing seasons, location and latitude, … Continued

Fire, floods and ice

How Antarctic science helps us understand Australian weather and climate. The last Australian summer delivered hot weather and bushfires on scales not recorded before, followed closely by heavy rains and flooding. Why then, should we be thinking about science on … Continued

Good Krill Hunting

Antarctica’s most iconic animals depend on the tiny, prolific and surprisingly charismatic krill. Andrew Bain reports on the research into this seemingly invincible crustacean and its now uncertain future. Take a deep dive into the importance of Antarctic krill in … Continued