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Year 4

Year 4

  • How mammals inherited the Earth
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    How mammals inherited the Earth

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Scientists map out first million years of life after the dinosaurs. This fascinating article would be well suited to students...

    Years 4, 6 & 8-10
  • Carbon pumping: in for the krill
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    Carbon pumping: in for the krill

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    The ocean’s real heavyweight is a vital but poorly understood creature, say scientists. Use this thought-provoking article with students in...

    Years 4 & 6-10
  • Richard is a toxic pollution fighting hero
    Article & Career Profile

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    Richard is a toxic pollution fighting hero

    Biological SciencesCareers in STEMEarth SciencesSTEMSustainability

    Richard Fuller is fighting to reduce toxic pollution around the world, improving the lives of millions of people. This career...

    Years 4, 6-7 & 9-10
  • How do scientists know evolution is real?
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    How do scientists know evolution is real?

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    The idea of evolution – that species change and evolve over time – is the foundation of biology. But how...

    Years 3-5, 7 & 9-12
  • A new ‘iron dragon’ pterosaur
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    A new ‘iron dragon’ pterosaur

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    A newly described species suggests that Aussie pterosaurs might have lived longer than we thought. Use both articles to show...

    Years 4-5 & 7-10
  • Earliest life found in ancient Aussie rocks
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    Earliest life found in ancient Aussie rocks

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    The Pilbara’s famous stromatolites finally give up their secret. This fascinating discovery could be used with students studying Biological, Chemical...

    Years 4-5, 7-8 & 10
  • A safe way to clean up oil spills
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    A safe way to clean up oil spills

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Aussie researchers have developed a new, low-cost foam to safely and quickly clean up oil spills. Discuss this amazing development...

    Years 4 & 6-10
  • Clean energy technology is drawing inspiration from nature
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    Clean energy technology is drawing inspiration from nature

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    By observing how plants, animals and even mud behave, renewable energy innovators are uncovering new ideas. Use this interesting article...

    Years 4-10
  • Columbia: NASA blew it
    Student Activity & Video & Film

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    Columbia: NASA blew it

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Word Count / Video Length: 379 / 10:00 mins NASA’s return to space after the Columbia disaster was “ugly” and...

    Years 4-10
  • Monosex animal populations ‘could help prevent disease and poverty’
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    Monosex animal populations ‘could help prevent disease and poverty'

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    A PhD researcher from Australia’s University of the Sunshine Coast explores the science behind sex-changing animals and the impact this...

    Years 4-10
  • Fishy robot outswims the school
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    Fishy robot outswims the school

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEngineeringPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Researchers build a fake fish that proves mighty fine at fin-flapping. Use this article about a technological development as an...

    Years 4-5 & 7-10
  • Heat-resistant coral could help rescue threatened reefs
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    Heat-resistant coral could help rescue threatened reefs

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMSustainability

    But it needs to survive climate change first. This article could be used with students in years 4-10 studying Biological...

    Years 4-10

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