Flirting with the enemy: fish using sharks to exfoliate
17 Nov 2021

Flirting with the enemy: fish using sharks to exfoliate

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Rubbing against the sharks’ sandpaper-like skin might remove parasites and skin irritants for bold fish. Learn about this dangerous relationship observed between sharks and fish in this resource for Year 3, 4 and 6 Biology students learning about features of … Continued
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
Did landscapes make land animals smart?
23 Jun 2020

Did landscapes make land animals smart?

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Navigating landscapes for survival could have created bigger brains. This article demonstrates how animals have evolved over time to suit their environment. It shows how technology, alongside an understanding of Physics and Biology, can be used to learn about this … Continued
Holy galloping ants
17 Oct 2019

Holy galloping ants

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The Saharan silver ant clocks up record speeds over blistering hot sands. This article could be used to demonstrate an application of specific adaptations to students in years 5, 8, 9, and 10. Contextual maths and activity idea included. Word … Continued
If you’re a vole, beware white owls when it’s full moon
3 Sep 2019

If you’re a vole, beware white owls when it’s full moon

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Light-reflecting plumage tricks their prey. This article would be useful for students in year 3, 5, 7, and 10 studying Biological or Earth and Space Sciences. It would be particularly well suited to adaptation in year 5 and evolution in … Continued
Predator exposure can help vulnerable species survive in the wild
27 May 2019

Predator exposure can help vulnerable species survive in the wild

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems, Genetics, Lifecycles, Living Things Additional: Careers, Technology. Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems, Diversity and Evolution, Form and Function Years: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Scientists don’t really get the female … Continued