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This topic uses an oral history interview with Bradley Norman talk about his research into Whale Sharks, particularly in reference to observations, data and evidence.

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Explore the connections between living things, the environments they inhabit, and the forces that shape them. 

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This topic encourages students to research why European naturalists and scientists first thought the platypus was a faked animal.

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The Last Dragon, written by Charles Massy and illustrated by Mandy Foot, is the story of a small, rarely seen lizard, Timpo, who is the last of his kind in his valley. Convinced he is not the only Monaro grassland earless dragon left, Timpo and his companion Wolfie the spider set off across the windswept Monaro plains in search of others.

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In colonial Australia, there was a useful household book called an almanac. It contained lots of information, including weather forecasts and pictures of the flags used to signify approaching storms.

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The weather is an important part of our lives, and this is reflected in the arts and other sources we consume.

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This Digital Classroom module encourages students to dive into the science behind Australia’s peculiar fauna. Aligned with Australian Curriculum: Science and Humanities and Social Sciences for Year Three to Six students, this module encourages students to develop their understanding of how scientific research development and technologies has helped aid our understanding and ability to protect unique Australian fauna.

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This topic explores the contribution of citizen science to scientific studies.

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In 1877, meteorologist and astronomer Henry Russell produced the first published weather map for the colony of New South Wales.

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The Earth is inhabited by a vast number of living creatures. Some scientists believe there are around 8.7 million species of plants and animals that call our planet home. These living creatures exist in almost every corner of our world with only the most barren of deserts and deepest of oceans remaining unpopulated save for microscopic organisms.

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As cub reporter Betty Wilson (aged nine in 1937) tells us, forecasting the weather is not all about maps and laboratory science!

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The Earth and its environments are constantly changing. For millions of years, the wind has shaped and eroded mountains and sand dunes; the constant crashing of waves has changed and sculpted the coastline; and drought and fire have charred and renewed bushland. This process is ongoing and is a natural part of life.