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  • Changing the colour of fishing nets could save thousands of penguins
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    Changing the colour of fishing nets could save thousands of penguins

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Melbourne Zoo’s little penguins have been participating in scientific research that could save thousands of penguins lives. This resource is...

    Years 6-7 & 9
  • Recovery Team: Saving Species
    SCINEMA, Student Activity & Video & Film

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    Recovery Team: Saving Species

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Go on an adventure with two of the nation’s leading ecologists as they venture into the Australian outback to save...

    Years 4 & 6
  • How to hunt fossils responsibly
    Article & Citizen Science

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    How to hunt fossils responsibly

    Earth SciencesSTEM

    5 tips from a professional palaeontologist to search for fossils responsibly. Learn how to safely and responsibly get involved in...

    Years 4 & 8
  • COSMOS Q&A: Caring for Country
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    COSMOS Q&A: Caring for Country

    Aboriginal + Torres Strait Islander Histories & CulturesBiological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures COSMOS Education honour and value the scientific knowledge and contributions of First...

    Years 4, 6-7 & 9-10
  • CSIRO Career Profile: Meet our Indigenous researchers – Marlee Hutton (Marine Scientist)
    Article, Career Profile & Citizen Science

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    CSIRO Career Profile: Meet our Indigenous researchers - Marlee Hutton (Marine Scientist)

    Aboriginal + Torres Strait Islander Histories & CulturesBiological SciencesCareers in STEMChemical SciencesEarth SciencesMarine SciencesSTEM

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures COSMOS Education honour and value the scientific knowledge and contributions of First...

    Years 4, 6-8 & 10
  • COSMOS Magazine: Gorillas in Our Midst: The changing face of conservation
    Article & Student Activity

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    COSMOS Magazine: Gorillas in Our Midst: The changing face of conservation

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    A close encounter with the gorilla matriarch at Melbourne Zoo inspired Elizabeth Finkel to tell her story and that of...

    Years 4-7 & 9-12
  • COSMOS Magazine: The Battle for Ningaloo’s Nursery
    Article & Student Activity

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    COSMOS Magazine: The Battle for Ningaloo's Nursery

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Exmouth Gulf is unprotected and in the sights of oil and gas developers. The gulf is home to a globally-unique...

    Years 4-7 & 9-10
  • Wine with a touch of Eucalyptus?
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    Wine with a touch of Eucalyptus?

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSTEM

    The science of Indigenous Australian fermentation. This article is suitable for Year 7 and 8 Biology students learning about wine...

    Years 7-10
  • Your at-home guide to appreciating snails
    Article & Student Activity

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    Your at-home guide to appreciating snails

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Watch what they do, then tell their stories. This resource provides an activity that is suitable for Year R and...

    Years 1, 3, 5 & 7
  • Five vampire traits that exist in the real world
    Article & Video & Film

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    Five vampire traits that exist in the real world

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Count Dracula’s characteristics can be found in nature. This article is suitable for Year 6 and 7 Biology students who...

    Years 6-7
  • Tim Jarvis: Human-wildlife conflict: an unequal contest that needs redefining
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    Tim Jarvis: Human-wildlife conflict: an unequal contest that needs redefining

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEMTechnology

    When humans and animals cross, it’s termed conflict. As Tim Jarvis explains, that’s not correct. This passionate article explains the...

    Years 7
  • To get big, grow slow
    Article & Video & Film

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    To get big, grow slow

    Biological SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Whale shark females overtake the males to become the world’s largest fish. This article is well suited to Biology students...

    Years 2, 4-7 & 10

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