Tectonic timelapse
9 Feb 2021

Tectonic timelapse

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This just in: one billion years of Earth’s history in 40 seconds. This mesmerising timelapse video and resource are best suited to Year 9 Earth and Space students who are learning about plate tectonics and how the Earth has changed … Continued
Tim Jarvis – Trees are more important now than ever before
5 Aug 2020

Tim Jarvis – Trees are more important now than ever before

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Trees are not only useful for mitigating carbon emissions, they play many critical roles. Yet we are not doing enough to protect or restore them, writes environmental scientist Tim Jarvis. This article highlights the importance of science communication in protecting … Continued
Ancient signs of life: inspiring the next generation of scientists in the outback
4 Aug 2020

Ancient signs of life: inspiring the next generation of scientists in the outback

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As Perseverance sets off on its six-month journey to Mars, two UNSW PhD students look back on a field trip that gave Indigenous high school students a behind-the-scenes look at the rover’s mission.   Inspire and excite students by showing … Continued
A new tiny relative of dinosaurs and pterosaurs
14 Jul 2020

A new tiny relative of dinosaurs and pterosaurs

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From little things sometimes very big things grow. Use this article with Year 10 Biology students to demonstrate some of the work being carried out in the natural sciences. It shows how species features and adaptations can be used to … Continued
Aboriginal artefacts reveal first ancient underwater cultural sites in Australia
3 Jul 2020

Aboriginal artefacts reveal first ancient underwater cultural sites in Australia

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Aboriginal artefacts from underwater archaeological sites have been discovered off northwest Australia, and they could fill major gaps in the history of our continent. This article explores a new method of learning about Aboriginal Australia and Australians ans it best … Continued
Dinosaur footprints show predators as big as a T. rex stomped across Australia 160 million years ago
24 Jun 2020

Dinosaur footprints show predators as big as a T. rex stomped across Australia 160 million years ago

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The dinosaur footprints of the “formidable” species is the first evidence of a large predatory dinosaur living in ancient Australia. This article explains a fossil find that was made in Australia up to 90 years ago, including how it was … Continued
New clues to early human innovation
16 Jun 2020

New clues to early human innovation

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Sri Lankan cave finds switch our focus to the tropics to learn about early humans. Use this resource to demonstrate how scientists' thinking changes over time as more evidence is collected. It is suited to Senior Secondary Earth Science students … Continued
Old crocs might have walked this way
15 Jun 2020

Old crocs might have walked this way

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Scientists reinterpret rare and ancient footprints from the ancestors of crocodiles. This resource is suited to students in years 3, 4, 7, and 10 studying Biology or Earth and Space sciences. It looks at the evidence for evolution and the … Continued
Murder hornets? Meh. Our pest wasps decapitate flies and bully dingoes
4 Jun 2020

Murder hornets? Meh. Our pest wasps decapitate flies and bully dingoes

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Over the past 50 years, introduced European wasps have taken hold in Australia, and their attitude towards native species can be ruthless. This article highlights the impact of introduced species on native Australian species. It highlights the co-dependence of ecosystems … 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