Topics:
Biological Sciences – Ecosystems
Earth and Space Sciences – Renewable/ Non-Renewable Resources, The Changing Earth
Additional: Careers, Maths
Concepts (South Australia):
Biological Sciences – Interdependence and Ecosystems
Earth and Space Sciences – The Earth’s Surface
Years: 4, 6, 7
The internet of thoughts is coming | Cosmos
Space tourism – a launch Australia can’t afford to miss – Australia’s Science Channel
The little-known native foods about to change the world – Australia’s Science Channel
From 3D printing to bioplastic, seaweed just keeps on giving – Australia’s Science Channel
Corals can’t adjust to acidic oceans – Australia’s Science Channel
Laos is scattered with jars of the dead – Australia’s Science Channel
We consume over 74,000 microplastic particles a year – Australia’s Science Channel
Branching out: Making graphene from gum trees – Australia’s Science Channel
Microfibres are polluting the Great Barrier Reef – Australia’s Science Channel
For food production, diversity brings strength | Cosmos
Dogs sniff out endangered insects – Australia’s Science Channel
Australia, US and Brazil lead the world in weakening national parks – Australia’s Science Channel
Australia, US and Brazil lead the world in weakening national parks – Australia’s Science Channel
Chernobyl is now a hugely important wildlife refuge | Cosmos
For Antarctic food webs, penguin poo is the gift that keeps | Cosmos
Word Count: 931
Australia has made over 1600 changes to its national parks in the last two decades, including reducing marine park protections. This provocative article would be well suited to Biological and Earth and Space sciences for years 4, 6, and 7. It could provide a good opportunity for class discussion and debate.
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