Natural selection Archives - Education

23 Nov 2021

Let’s talk about sex. Beetle sex.

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

The sex life of the British burying beetle is really pretty disgusting, and Dr Megan Head gets to study it for a living. Find out how this scientist is learning about how animals respond to climate change by studying the … Continued

15 Feb 2021

Stark legacy: secrets of dire wolves revealed

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Forensic DNA reveals dire wolves are their own species. This interesting resource is best suited for Year 10 Biology students who are learning about genetics, evolution and fossil evidence for natural selection. It demonstrates how scientists use this knowledge to … Continued

27 Nov 2020

Where to look for bees of different types

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Hint: think temperate zones and more to the north. This interesting research shows where in the world different bee species live. It is suitable for Year 6,7,9 and 10 biology students learning about the ecosystem, species classification, information technology in … Continued

14 May 2020

To climb, maybe robots need toes

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Researchers watch a gecko in action, studying their toes to help the design of robots. Lots of technology has mimicked biology for the best results and now, researchers are learning from the toes of a gecko to develop future robots. … Continued

3 Apr 2020

Best of: Evolution

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0

Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week, we bring together our resources for teaching about evolution for year 10 students studying Biological Sciences. Australian Curriculum Code: ACSSU185 … Continued

25 Oct 2019

How mammals inherited the Earth

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

Scientists map out first million years of life after the dinosaurs. This fascinating article would be well suited to students in years 4, 6, 8, 9, and 10 studying Biological or Earth and Space Sciences. Word Count: 508 An overhead … Continued

14 Oct 2019

How do scientists know evolution is real?

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

The idea of evolution – that species change and evolve over time – is the foundation of biology. But how do scientists actually know it’s real? Use this article with students to discuss evolution by natural selection and the importance … Continued

15 Aug 2019

Now that’s a penguin

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

Prehistoric giant had a close Antarctic relative. This cool article would be suited to students in years 5, 6, 7, and 9 studying Biology or in year 4 studying Earth and Space Sciences. It would be particularly well suited to … Continued

12 Sep 2018

Elks on the horns of a dilemma

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems; Genetics; Lifecycles; Living Things Additional: Careers, Technology; Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems; Diversity and Evolution; Form and Function Years: 5, 7, 9, 10 Elks on the horns of a dilemma … Continued

30 May 2018

Iridescent camouflage in Nature

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences | 0

Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems; Genetics Physical Sciences – Energy Additional: Careers Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems; Diversity and Evolution, Form and Function Physical Sciences – Energy Years: 4, 5, 9, 10 Bumblebees’ confusion over iridescence … Continued