Topics:
Biological Sciences – Ecosystems, Lifecycles, Living Things
Chemical Sciences – Mixtures and Separations, Solids/Liquids/Gases
Earth and Space Sciences – Renewable/Non-Renewable Resources, The Changing Earth
Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology
Concepts (South Australia):
Biological Sciences – Interdependence and Ecosystems, Form and Function
Chemical Sciences – Properties of Matter, Change of Matter
Earth and Space Sciences – The Earth’s Surface
Years: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
Microfibres are polluting the Great Barrier Reef – 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
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Not only majorly suffering from the effects of climate change, the Great Barrier Reef is also polluted with microplastics and fibres. This thought-provoking article could be used alongside Biological, Chemical, and Earth and Space sciences for years 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. It is a good real-life example of dependent ecosystems (and human impact) as well as mixtures and separations.
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