Teaching overview
Learning points
- Architects have designed a footbridge that can roll over 180 degrees to let boats pass underneath.
- Rewilding of Tasmanian devils proves successful in terms of breeding and maintaining biodiversity in Australian sanctuary.
- Brain implants help a paralyzed man to walk again.
Curriculum keywords
- Bridge
- Tasmanian Devils
- Paralyzed Man Walks
This Week's Kahoot Quiz
Each week we'll be bringing you a free quiz that you can use with your students after they've enjoyed the episode.
Spark a discussion
Rolling Footbridge
- What is the name of the bridge?
- How is the bridge operated?
- Can you design your own bridge?
Rewilding Tasmanian Devils
- Where were Tasmanian devils extinct until 2020?
- What was the name of the very first Tasmanian devil released as part of the rewilding programme?
- Can you think of another species that could benefit from a similar rewilding programme?
Paralyzed Man Walks
- Where are implants placed in the patient’s body to help them to walk?
- What can Gert-Jan Oskam now do when the implants are turned off?
- What other types of paralysis do you think the implants could help treat?
Classroom Resources
Use these resources to get the most out of the news update and engage your class in topical science!
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Video Viewing Guide
This graphic organizer supports your students to capture their thoughts and questions as they watch the news update.
Make Your Own Science News Update
This simple guide helps your students to create their very own science news updates.
Language and Literacy Activities
This guide gives you ideas for how the news update can be used to support language and literacy activities.
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- Synchronous/asynchronous distance learning