Recovery Team: Saving Species
14 Sep 2021

Recovery Team: Saving Species

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Go on an adventure with two of the nation’s leading ecologists as they venture into the Australian outback to save some of the world’s rarest and most unique creatures. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film … Continued
How did we get here: Megafauna murder mystery
25 May 2021

How did we get here: Megafauna murder mystery

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Who dunnit? What led to the extinction of our megafauna? Find out who the suspects are in this episode of ‘How Did We Get Here?’, the series that takes a sometimes irreverent look at human evolution. This resource is best … Continued
Dig this: echidnas tackle climate change
15 Mar 2021

Dig this: echidnas tackle climate change

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Researchers have found that a tiny echidna moves 8 trailer-loads of soil a year, helping tackle climate change. Learn about the work of the amazing echidna in this resource for Year 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 Earth … Continued
Q&A: Caring for Country
25 Jan 2021

Q&A: Caring for Country

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To honour Australia’s history, from 18 to 26 January, Education – RiAus will be exclusively publishing content by and about First Nations Australians. These resources will look back at our favourite pieces from 2020 and also provide new content and … Continued
Wine with a touch of Eucalyptus?
29 Oct 2020

Wine with a touch of Eucalyptus?

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The science of Indigenous Australian fermentation. This article is suitable for Year 7 and 8 Biology students learning about wine or Indigenous agricultural science, and Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry students learning about fermentation and organic compounds.   … Continued
Your at-home guide to appreciating snails
27 Oct 2020

Your at-home guide to appreciating snails

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Watch what they do, then tell their stories. This resource provides an activity that is suitable for Year R and 1 students learning about how animals choose homes and year 4, 5, 6 and 7 students who are learning about … Continued
Five vampire traits that exist in the real world
16 Oct 2020

Five vampire traits that exist in the real world

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Count Dracula's characteristics can be found in nature. This article is suitable for Year 6 and 7 Biology students who are learning about animal interactions.   Word Count: 840 The common vampire bat. Credit: Shuttershock When asked to describe a … Continued
Tim Jarvis: Human-wildlife conflict: an unequal contest that needs redefining
23 Sep 2020

Tim Jarvis: Human-wildlife conflict: an unequal contest that needs redefining

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When humans and animals cross, it’s termed conflict. As Tim Jarvis explains, that’s not correct. This passionate article explains the human impact on ecosystems and the effect that is having on native animals. It is well suited to year 7 … Continued
To get big, grow slow
22 Sep 2020

To get big, grow slow

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Whale shark females overtake the males to become the world's largest fish. This article is well suited to Biology students in years 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10 who are learning about the lifecycle, adaptations and classification of native … Continued
Herbivores, poop and the nutrient cycle
31 Aug 2020

Herbivores, poop and the nutrient cycle

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Droppings affect plant growth in different ways and so affect ecosystems. This article explains the importance of animal dung to ecosystems, demonstrating the co-dependence of ecosystems and is suitable for year 4, 6 and 7 Biology students and year 8 … Continued