Topics:
Biological Sciences – Ecosystems, Genetics, Living Things
Earth and Space Sciences – The Changing Earth
Additional: Careers, Technology
Concepts (South Australia):
Biological Sciences – Interdependence and Ecosystems, Diversity and Evolution, Form and Function
Earth and Space Sciences – The Earth’s Surface
Years: 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10
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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
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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Prehistoric giant had a close Antarctic relative. This cool article would be suited to students in years 5, 6, 7, and 9 studying Biology or in year 4 studying Earth and Space Sciences. It would be particularly well suited to those in year 10 studying evolution as part of Biological Science.
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