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
Humans have dogs, fish have shrimp
5 Feb 2021

Humans have dogs, fish have shrimp

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We found algae-farming fish that domesticate tiny shrimp to help run their farms. This fascinating article is best suited to Year 4 and 6 Biology students who are learning about co-dependent ecosystems and considering how species rely upon each other. … 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
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
The twin values of an indigenous seed bank
17 Jun 2020

The twin values of an indigenous seed bank

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Providing food security and preserving culture using indigenous knowledge can be done using an Indigenous seed bank. This interesting resource is suited to students in years 6, 7, 9 and 10 studying Biological science. The questions are designed to promote … Continued
Alien frog invasion wreaks havoc on natural habitat
10 Jun 2020

Alien frog invasion wreaks havoc on natural habitat

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The spotted-thighed frog will devour almost anything that fits into its mouth, with devastating impacts on ecosystems. This article about an introduced frog species is well suited to biology students in years 6 and 7 who are learning about the … 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