Why is there asymmetry in nature?
18 Mar 2022

Why is there asymmetry in nature?

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From lefty snails to deadly chemicals, asymmetry in nature is more common than you think. Use the free student activity to help students apply knowledge of adaptations, genetic mutations and elements and compounds. Word Count / Video Length:1072 / 15:16 … Continued
Antarctica: Animal Adaptations
14 Apr 2021

Antarctica: Animal Adaptations

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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
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
How a baby T-Rex bites
12 Mar 2021

How a baby T-Rex bites

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Researchers use 3D modelling to examine the jaws of different-sized tyrannosaurs. This resource is best suited to Biology and Physics students in Years 4, 7 and 10 who are learning about adaptations or forces and are interested in dinosaurs like … Continued
Odd Jobs – Fish DJ
5 Mar 2021

Odd Jobs – Fish DJ

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Speaker system helps scientists understand brain networks of baby fish. This resource is best suited to Year 9 and 10 Biology and Physics students to highlight an unexpected field of research in STEM. It is particularly well suited to those … Continued
Hold on, that’s why we have fingerprints
1 Mar 2021

Hold on, that’s why we have fingerprints

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Researchers explore the ridges of our fingerprints, wet and dry. This resource is best suited to Year 4 Physics students who are learning about friction and Year 5 Biology students learning about specific adaptations. Word Count: 400 Credit: John M … 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
The complex choices of animals
28 May 2020

The complex choices of animals

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3D technology meets behavioural research. This resource demonstrates how technology can be used in scientific studies of nature to ensure consistency and fair tests. It is suited to biology students studying features, adaptations or evolution in years 3, 5, or … Continued
Do you see how I see?
27 May 2020

Do you see how I see?

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New artificial eye design mimics the real thing. This resource combines an understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Physics to develop new robotic technology that could impact society in many ways in the future. Use the resource with students in years … Continued
What shapes genetic diversity in mammals?
26 May 2020

What shapes genetic diversity in mammals?

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Global map points to evolution and climate impacting the biodiversity of mammals. Use this resource to build on prior knowledge with students in year 10 studying biodiversity and the importance of it to understand the impact of climate change on … Continued