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Fossil Posters: Marine fossils
Six posters approximately A1 in size (31.5 x 25.59 inches) on prehistoric lifeforms. Each poster shows a sketch of the liveform, and a geological timescale showing the period... -
Calculate an earthquake epicentre
This advanced earthquake location and magnitude classroom activity is based on real data from the 2004 earthquake off Banda Aceh on the Indonesian Island of Sumatra. Extension... -
Geological Timescale Bookmark
A simple geological timescale suitable for printing at A4 size; the one-page version has both sides of the bookmark together. The geological timescale is one of the major... -
Murchison Meteorite: Witnessing the fall of the most famous space rock video
In 1969, an explosive shower of meteorites fell outside the town of Murchison in country Victoria. Containing organic material as well as space dust grains older than the solar... -
Introduction to Relative Dating and Absolute Dating video
This short video introduces the two main ways scientists determine the age of a rock or mineral: relative dating and absolute dating. The first half of the video explores... -
Plate tectonics : teacher notes and student activities
The Plate Tectonics education resource comprises; 56 page booklet including the concepts behind plate tectonics, the internal structure of Earth, three types of plate... -
Bathymetry of Australia video
This video is a flythrough around the coast of Australia shows the major topographic features of the seafloor around the continent. Starting in the south west the viewer can see... -
3D cut-out model slump
An A4 paper model, ready to cut out and assemble into a 3D model of a moving slump. Assembly instructions included. Watch the rotational motion of a slump and its effects.... -
Triceratops 1&2 3D cut-out model
These famous North American three-horned dinosaurs were herbivores that used their bristling horns for defence. Each model creates a fun 3D animal. Sold in a class set of 30... -
Make your own fossil
Educational resource and instructions to make your own fossil out of every day materials. -
Mapping the ocean floor
Have you ever wondered how we know the depth of the ocean? Sonar is the main technology used investigate the location of submarine canyons, seamounts, abyssal plains and if the... -
Tectonic Plates Jigsaw Puzzle
World elevation map that shows the shape of the major tectonic plates. Physical print in colour for giveaway. When completed the 'Tectonic Plates Jigsaw Puzzle' will fit on a... -
What lies beneath the Antarctic Ice?
During the summer of 2003-2004, six scientists and technicians spent over a month camped on the Amery Ice Shelf in eastern Antarctica. The aim of their stay was to drill through... -
Mineral identification flowchart
The Mineral identification flowchart can be used with mineral identification tests such as lustre, hardness, streak and cleavage. Suggested samples include talc, gypsum, mica,... -
Discovering Geoscience educational poster
Educational poster with stylised background drawing showing a theoretical geological cross section from the ocean, through a mountain range to inland basin of Australia. The... -
Introduction to tectonic plates (primary)
This short video by the Geoscience Australia Education Team is targeted at upper primary students but is suitable for a wider audience. It introduces the concept of tectonic... -
Bushfires in Victoria Feburary 2009 poster
The main part of this spliced satellite image was obtained on 17 February, ten days after the devastating bushfires of Black Saturday. This was the first cloud-acceptable image... -
Serendipaceratops 3D cut-out model
Serendipaceratops (sair-en-dip-a-sair-a-tops). The full name of this dinosaur is Serendipaceratops arthurcclarkei. It is named for Arthur C. Clarke, author of books such as... -
Crystal Models
These Crystal Models are part of the Exploring Minerals and Crystals booklet and can be used to explore crystal shapes in high school and college geology. They can also be used... -
Introduction to fossils (education video)
Learn about studying fossils (palaeontology) in this behind-the-scenes visit to the Commonwealth Palaeontological Collection. The formation of fossils is explained and different...