The Human-Wildlife Conflict Education Resources presents data that reflects the reported conflict cases received by Wildlife Victoria. This data has been developed into an interactive map that highlights geographically the wildlife conflicts of different species from 2000-2019. The interactive map allows you to select a specific year, species, status, cause type or service providers to see the associated cases.
Activities for lower secondary and VCE students have been designed. There are three subjects for lower secondary (biological science, humanities and ethical capabilities), while each activity in the VCE section covers its own topic in relation to environmental science. Of special note is the work presented (with activities) related to the general capabilities – Ethical Capabilities.

The Integrative Ecology site is broken down into five Modules, each a separate area of research showcasing an individual Deakin researcher and their current contemporary research. The task was to engage researchers with Deakin University students and integrate the great work the Deakin scientists are doing in a way that combines field research and classroom learning for secondary school teachers and their students. Using the findings within the researcher’s work, tangible activities have been produced that teachers can use to appropriately relate professional and scientific research, into classroom activities and learning. Each Module is broken down into activities for either Levels 7/8 or Levels 9/10 and along with the teacher resources support effective classroom learning and analysis of the research topic. Links to the curriculum and a brief overview of each research topic are provided in each Module home page.

This resource is designed to engage Year 9 and 10 students as well as their teachers in the process of Scientific modelling and experimental design. Dr. Jillian Healy’s research on osmoregulation in fresh water and saltwater fish is the perfect model to involve students in these important areas of science that are essential for their future scientific studies. Students engage with published scientific papers and map them out to identify the connections between the processes that researchers undertake when conducting and publishing research. These activities are aligned to the Victorian Curriculum Level 9 and 10 Science inquiry skills as well as Science understanding in Biological sciences and Science as human endeavour. Ethical capabilities are incorporated into this sequence to provide currency and deeper understandings.

This website provides activities which address Levels 7 and 8 Biological sciences and Science as a human endeavour Sub-strand of the Victorian Curriculum using research undertaken by Dr. Damien Callahan and Andrew Lee on pre-production microplastic nurdles and their impact on ecosystems and the environment. The 5 learning activities enable students to investigate the nature of nurdles and their uses, their ability to connect with metals, the bioaccumulation of these metals in food chains and their impacts on the environment and ecosystems. Students consider the various stakeholders involved in microplastics and their accumulation in the oceans and undertake a debate to consider this environmental issue.

This website provides activities which address Levels 9 and 10 Biological sciences Sub-strand of the Victorian Curriculum using research undertaken by Dr. Beata Ujvari on transmissible cancers in Tasmanian Devils. Students will explore inheritance of traits using DNA base sequences and the development of cancers, particularly in Tasmanian Devils. In Module 2 students will calculate allele frequencies and investigate genetic drift and apply their understanding to the evolution of the Tasmanian Devil. In the concluding module, students will investigate endangered species and consider the implications of conservation measures on their survival.

The purpose of this website is to equip students with ready-to-go activities and resources inspired by research conducted by PhD student Tom Burns into the declining Baw Baw frog numbers. The following teaching and learning sequence support student and teacher focus of Levels 9 and 10 Biological sciences and Science as a human endeavour Sub-strands of the Victorian Curriculum. Activities include a guided-inquiry practical investigation to explain Tom Burns’ research on the effect of the chytrid fungus on Baw Baw frogs. Students will create a stop motion animation to show how the chytrid fungus compromises regulation in the Baw Baw frogs and participate in a debate to consider ethics in scientific research.

This website is based on research conducted by Dr. Prue Francis, on ‘Neptune’s Necklace’, a type of seaweed which is used to determine the health of the environment it is found in. Through the following activities students will explore why seaweed matters and conduct their own research and investigations to understand why it does matter. This teaching and learning sequence is focused on Levels 9 and 10 Earth and space sciences and Science as a human endeavour Sub-strands of the Victorian Curriculum. Activities include an Introduction to Global Systems, How to Write a Lab Report after conducting an experiment, developing Scientific Literacy Skills, a Stakeholder Debate and a Creative Concluding activity.

This resource is designed to support students in understanding the effect of urbanisation on Powerful Owls and draws on the research conducted by PhD student Nick Bradsworth. The lesson sequence is aligned to Levels 7 and 8 Biological sciences and Science as a human endeavour Sub-strands of the Victorian Curriculum. The first three modules scaffold students to investigate the concepts underlying Nick’s research, including classification, dichotomous keys, and food webs. Using their understanding of these concepts, students are able to proceed with a deeper understanding when delving into the later modules. The last two modules consider the effects of urbanisation and use these ideas to support their argument during a debate.

Students investigate ecosystems and their organisms and the various interactions between them. They consider the scientific research into the role maggots play in medicinal environments and Natalie Gasz research scientist provides an excellent context through her research on the relationship between maggots and the bacterium  Proteus mirabilis in medicine. This teaching and learning sequence focuses on Levels 9 and 10 Biological Sciences and Science Inquiry Skills of the Victorian Curriculum.

The purpose of this website is to assist teachers and students understand the importance of nanotoxicology and the role it plays in the real world and how it can be introduced within the Year 9 science curriculum. Indicate below whether you are a student or a teacher so that you get the most relevant and informative experience. 

This website aims to educate students in Years 7 to 9 about nanotechnology and its applications in medicine specifically in developing new methods for preventing and treating diseases in humans. This website provides a simple and engaging teaching and learning experience to introduce Lower Secondary School students to the world of Nanomedicine through a varying range of teaching and learning resources such as videos, quizzes, worksheets and activities.

Canine scientist Mia Cobb’s research on, physiology, interaction of humans and dogs and animal ethics provides a contemporary science platform to integrate data collection, research practices, planning and development of experiments as well as ethical questions within school science. This teaching and learning sequence focuses on Levels 9 & 10 Science as a Human Endeavour and Science Inquiry Skills of the Victorian Curriculum. Adapting this real-world research into the science classroom acknowledges that “the values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research (VCSSU116)” and allows students to see the connections between the theoretical and practical, bringing relevance and context into their learning.

A lesson sequence developed for Year 7 & 8 Earth and Biological Sciences, focusing on methods of organisation and classification of organisms. The resource, supplemented by research from Deakin University’s Dr Mark Warne, engages students in the many ways the world around us can assist in understanding more about organisms. Students will interact with biological and earth based organisation methods using research conducted by Dr Mark Warne’s on Oceanic Ostracods to provide relevant contextual understanding. Each area within the sequence provides teacher and student support, allowing for thorough curriculum integration within the classroom.

Two landscape ecology activities have been developed for Victorian year 9 Biological Sciences from the research of Professor Don Driscoll, Deakin University. Landscape ecology is about understanding the things that influence survival of ecological populations. The activities introduce students to the impact of urban development on forest mammals and reptiles in agricultural landscapes. Teacher notes and video support are provided in an engaging format.

A fieldwork practical on the topic of Carbon Sequestration developed for year 9 and 10 students.
Students have the opportunity to experience the actual work scientists are conducting internationally as we explore climate change, and the current research providing evidence for the protection of marine and coastal ecosystems.

Three modules have been developed for Year 7 and 8 Biological Science. This resource introduces students to the importance of keystone species and keystone predators in ecosystems using the research of Deakin University ecologist Dr. Euan Ritchie. Students will experience formulating their own hypotheses and explore a real scientific paper. The modules are supported with teacher guides that provide thorough explanations for classroom and curriculum integration.