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Chymist

Temperature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Three Dog Night isn't just the name of a band; it is also the way an Australian tribe, who used dogs to stay warm, would describe the temperature on a cool evening. After reading about many different ways of measuring temperature, the...
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Malacology

For Students 9th - 10th
See the Australian Museum Online collection of mollusca. Read about how the sea slug defends itself and the history of the bivalve pulvinitidae.
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum Society: Arthropods

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of what arthropods actually are and a discussion of their origin, as well as some info on research.
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Bagheera

Bagheera: Numbat

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the unique characteristics and natural history of the numbat (marsupial anteater). Special focus is given to how and why this animal is endangered, and what conservation efforts are currently underway. Related learning...