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
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
Snakey sine waves
17 Feb 2021

Snakey sine waves

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The physics of sidewinder snake movement. This article is best suited to Year 9 Physics students to combine an understanding of Physics and Biology. It looks at how specific snakes have adaptations that allow them to move in the motion … 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
Top 10 new marine species of the year
8 Apr 2020

Top 10 new marine species of the year

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From Wakanda to the Muppets, tiny squid and boring amphipods, the marine world got a whole bunch of amazing species added to its library in 2019. Teach students in years 3, 5, 7, and 10 studying Biological Science about features … Continued
What we can learn from fish that change sex
6 Mar 2020

What we can learn from fish that change sex

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A fish that changes sex to lead the pack has revealed what happens genetically to pull off the trick. Encourage students to consider different body systems and adaptations within the aquatic world using this article suitable for students in years … Continued