Your backyard could help reduce global warming

Your backyard could help reduce global warming

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Gardens cool urban temperatures by six degrees, study finds. Inspire students to help slow global warming from home with this article suitable for Biological, Earth and Space and Physical science students in year 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. … Continued
Planet that never was is still interesting

Planet that never was is still interesting

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Astronomers believe it's a dust cloud caused by a cosmic collision. Use this article with students in years 5, 7, and 10, studying physical and earth and space sciences to demonstrate scientists’ changing understanding of space. It could be used … Continued
Where the wild things are: As humans stay indoors, nature is emerging

Where the wild things are: As humans stay indoors, nature is emerging

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As COVID-19 forces us to abandon public spaces and stay home, nature appears to be “reclaiming” the streets. This article provides a positive view of physical isolation by reporting the reduction of human impact on nature. It is suited to … Continued
In Class With… Climate Special

In Class With… Climate Special

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems, Living Things Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/non-renewable resources, The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology, Engineering Years: 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, Senior Secondary To young people, the changing climate is an ongoing source … Continued
The big five mass extinctions

The big five mass extinctions

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Biologists suspect we’re living through the sixth major mass extinction. Earth has witnessed five, when more than 75% of species disappeared. Use this article to investigate how the Earth has changed over time long before humans arrived. It is suited … Continued
Best of: The Changing Earth

Best of: The Changing Earth

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Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources around a single topic. This week: The Changing Earth for year 4 students studying Earth and Space Sciences. Australian Curriculum Code: ACSSU075 "Earth’s surface changes over … Continued
New ‘law’ could inform glacier-flow models

New ‘law’ could inform glacier-flow models

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Equation designed to measure movement over soft ground. This article and associated student activity is suited to students in years 4, 6, 7, and 10 studying Physical and Earth and Space Sciences. They focus on the practical application of frictional … Continued
Ancient water reservoirs inside Mars

Ancient water reservoirs inside Mars

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Meteorites tell story of Red Planet’s early history. Use this article to inspire students learning about Earth and Space, Chemical and Biological sciences in years 5, 6, 8, and 10. It combines an understanding of elements, conditions for life and … Continued
Creating Possible Worlds – Ann Druyan

Creating Possible Worlds – Ann Druyan

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Ann Druyan is the executive producer, director and writer of the new National Geographic series Cosmos: Possible Worlds. From science fiction to the importance of science in everyday life, she is a woman on a mission, a woman who wants … Continued
Ancient fish fossil reveals missing link in evolution of hand bones

Ancient fish fossil reveals missing link in evolution of hand bones

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A complete ancient fish fossil with finger-like digits in its fin reveals the evolution of hand bones started before animals came onto land. Use this interesting article to demonstrate the importance of Earth and Biological Sciences to students in scientific … Continued