This online resource provides a way of demonstrating photosynthesis in action.
The procedure used for this investigation was produced by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Translational Photosynthesis.
It is well illustrated and uses leaf disks suspended in water to demonstrate the production of oxygen during photosynthesis.
Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S8U01 (Year 8), AC9S8U02 (Year 8)
Wildlife Camera in School: We are considering using a wildlife camera that senses movement and then records a few minutes of video footage. It would be placed in a treed area on the school grounds overnight. Our aim is to capture footage of nocturnal animals for our ecology topics. Are there any regulations or restrictions that we should be aware of?
This online resource examines the bleaching of coral due to climate change.
The website provides detailed information on the role of rising ocean temperatures and ocean acidification in coral bleaching. It uses a variety of videos, animations and hyperlinks to present complex information in an interesting and accessible format suitable for Year 9 and 10 students.
This online resource looks at factors that affect population growth in yeast.
The resource gives details for an inquiry that focuses on the factors that affect population growth, including investigations on environmental influences such as temperature, food supply and pH.
Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S7U02 (Year 7)
This resource book provides a hands-on introduction to the topic of biodiversity.
The resource is a companion to the Queensland Museum's, Backyard Explorers—Leader's Guide.
This booklet helps with the teaching of biodiversity.
The resource was developed by the Queensland Museum as part of the Wild Backyard's program and focuses on local environments, such as backyards or school grounds.
Supply of porous pots: Does anybody still do the ‘porous pot’ activity? It involves a plaster of Paris pot, with a rubber stopper and glass tube, held upside down. The glass tube sits in coloured water. A fan heater is blown over the pot, water evaporates, drawing up water from the beaker, as shown by a bubble moving up. This is a simple reliable way of showing transpiration under a variety of conditions
This online resource looks at the links between the land and marine environments.
The resource gives details on a student activity where the students create a model the environment (or the teacher gives a demonstration) and students can examine the effects of nutrient run-off and leaching.
Students also examine fair testing procedures.
Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S7U02
