Best of: Specific Adaptations
15 May 2020

Best of: Specific Adaptations

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Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Specific Adaptations for year 5 students studying Biological Sciences. Australian Curriculum Codes: ACSSU043 Year 5: "Living things have structural features … 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
Behold, the “Crazy Beast”
5 May 2020

Behold, the “Crazy Beast”

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It might look like a badger, but internally the Crazy Beast has got some crazy-weird seemingly nature-defying anatomy. This interesting article is suitable for students in Years 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10 studying Biological or Earth and Space sciences. … Continued
Queensland dolphins intentionally beach themselves to trap food
4 May 2020

Queensland dolphins intentionally beach themselves to trap food

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Beached as bro! Dolphins in Fitzroy River, Queensland chase fish onto muddy banks and beach themselves, before sliding back into the water. Use this article to demonstrate an application of specific adaptations and changing ecosystems to students in years 5, … Continued
Your backyard could help reduce global warming
28 Apr 2020

Your backyard could help reduce global warming

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A study finds gardens cool urban temperatures by six degrees, meaning your backyard can help reduce global warming. Inspire students to help slow global warming from home with this article suitable for Biological, Earth and Space and Physical science students … Continued
Glowing dolphins: The brilliance of bioluminescence off our coasts
27 Apr 2020

Glowing dolphins: The brilliance of bioluminescence off our coasts

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Marine biologist Vanessa Pirotta was instrumental in filming dolphins swimming in bioluminescence for the first time – and the experience was unforgettable. This article is suited to students in years 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 studying Biological, Chemical and … Continued
Where the wild things are: As humans stay indoors, nature is emerging
22 Apr 2020

Where the wild things are: As humans stay indoors, nature is emerging

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As COVID-19 forces us to abandon public spaces and stay home, nature appears to be “reclaiming” the streets. This article provides a positive view of physical isolation by reporting the reduction of human impact on nature. It is suited to … Continued