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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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This topic explores the early documentation of Australia’s unique flora and fauna.

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

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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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This topic encourages students to connect with local First Australians groups to explore traditional knowledge of flora and fauna.

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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 resource is aligned with the Australian Curriculum: Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography), and Science for Year 4, 5 and 6 students.

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

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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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Antarctica has been explored by meteorologists since the early 1900s. Blizzards are common there.

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