Top 10 new marine species of the year

Top 10 new marine species of the year
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From Wakanda to the Muppets, tiny squid and boring amphipods, the marine world got a whole bunch of amazing species added to its library in 2019. Teach students in years 3, 5, 7, and 10 studying Biological Science about features … Continued
History of ideas: vaccines and immunisation

History of ideas: vaccines and immunisation
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As trials of COVID-19 vaccines kicks off, take a look back at the history of vaccination. These questions and attached student activity are suitable for students in years 8 and 9 studying Biological Sciences. They should be used to raise … Continued
Best of: Evolution

Best of: Evolution
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Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week, we bring together our resources for teaching about evolution for year 10 students studying Biological Sciences. Australian Curriculum Code: ACSSU185 … Continued
Creating Possible Worlds – Ann Druyan

Creating Possible Worlds – Ann Druyan
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Ann Druyan is the executive producer, director and writer of the new National Geographic series Cosmos: Possible Worlds. From science fiction to the importance of science in everyday life, she is a woman on a mission, a woman who wants … Continued
Trekking alone across Antarctica taught me something about isolation

Trekking alone across Antarctica taught me something about isolation
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One of the world’s greatest living explorers, Tim Jarvis, is used to pushing himself to the extreme. So he’s worth listening to when he talks about dealing with isolation. Following the advice from Tim Jarvis, try the attached student activity … Continued
How to flatten the curve of coronavirus, a mathematician explains

How to flatten the curve of coronavirus, a mathematician explains
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A mathematician explains the science behind social distancing This explainer article, alongside the accompanying student activity is an excellent resource to demonstrate the importance of collaboration between science and maths. It is best suited to students in year 10-12 however, … Continued