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Year 4

Year 4

  • Megafauna more mega than we thought
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    Megafauna more mega than we thought

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Research sheds new light on an ancient Australian marsupial giant. This interesting article would be well suited to students in...

    Years 3-7 & 10
  • To create skin like a chameleon’s, watch a chameleon closely
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    To create skin like a chameleon’s, watch a chameleon closely

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    The way they change colour is even smarter that we thought. Use this article to discuss technological developments with students...

    Years 4-5 & 8-10
  • Federal laws are being broken as threatened species habitat continues to be destroyed
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    Federal laws are being broken as threatened species habitat continues to be destroyed

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Despite federal environmental protection laws, human activities are continuing to destroy threatened species habitat at dangerous rates. Read this short...

    Years 4, 6-7 & 9
  • The rocks below a famous crater
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    The rocks below a famous crater

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Geologists examine what unfolded after that asteroid hit. This fascinating article could be used with students in years 4-10 studying...

    Years 4-10
  • GM Crops: to ban or not to ban? That’s not the question
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    GM Crops: to ban or not to ban? That's not the question

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesEngineeringSTEM

    With two states making different decisions on genetically modified crops, researchers say conversations need to move past simply being “for”...

    Years 4 & 6-10
  • Why are most of the fossils we find male?
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    Why are most of the fossils we find male?

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Scientists have discovered that most of the fossils they dig up are male – it sounds strange, but the explanation...

    Years 4-5, 7-8 & 10
  • How fast can a human cycle?
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    How fast can a human cycle?

    Physical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    With aerodynamic help, 300 kilometres an hour seems easily within reach. This article could be used to help students identify...

    Years 4, 7-8 & 10-12
  • Energy harvesting smart fabrics are one step closer thanks to lasers
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    Energy harvesting smart fabrics are one step closer thanks to lasers

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    The next generation of waterproof smart fabrics will be laser printed and made in minutes. This short article about an...

    Years 4, 6 & 8-10
  • Ape-like face of early human ancestor revealed
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    Ape-like face of early human ancestor revealed

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Nearly complete skull from Ethiopia raises questions about our evolution. This interesting article would be suited to students in year...

    Years 3-5, 7-8 & 10
  • Charles Camarda on becoming an astronaut
    Career Profile & Video & Film

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    Charles Camarda on becoming an astronaut

    Biological SciencesCareers in STEMChemical SciencesEngineeringMathematical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Charles Camarda encourages students to explore, adventure and fail; this is an excellent film to enthuse and excite students. This...

    Years 4-10
  • No, the pumice raft isn’t going to save the Great Barrier Reef
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    No, the pumice raft isn’t going to save the Great Barrier Reef

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    A volcanic pumice raft has set sail for Australia, with some hoping it will bring millions of new and healthy...

    Years 4 & 6-10
  • Seaweed cow chow prevents bovine burps
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    Seaweed cow chow prevents bovine burps

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Researchers have found that a common seaweed could reduce cow burps, and Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by 10 per cent....

    Years 4 & 6-10

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