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Biological Diversity Virtual Excursion 4
Aug
Biological Diversity Study Day – Year 11 Biology
The Australian Museum, Taronga Zoo and Royal Botanic Gardens are proud to present a new virtual excursion for Stage 6 Module 3: Biological Diversity. Join us live online for three hours across a day to examine fossils, specimens, live animals and plants to understand biological diversity by explaining the relationships between a range of organisms in terms of specialisation for selected habitats and evolution of species.This engaging program has been designed to replace the popular Evolution of Australian Biota study days.
Session details
- Australian Museum: students investigate fossils, skeletons and DNA data from Australian animals to learn how comparative anatomy and genetics support the Theory of Evolution.
- Botanic Garden: students will engage in primary and secondary investigations using native Australian flora to discover cutting edge botanic science developments. Collaborative inquiry based projects using critical and creative thinking will develop students understanding of biological diversity and the Theory of Evolution.
- Taronga Zoo: a zoo educator provides students the opportunity to engage with live animals while learning about the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection. They will explore the impacts that selection pressures have on population dynamics. Students will discover how adaptations increase an organism’s chance of survival while interacting with a selection of Australian animals.
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Australian Museum
Event Details
Date & Time
12-Aug-2021 09:30AM + Google Calendar + iCal Export
Event Type
Live Event - Scheduled
Cancellation Policy
Any changes to numbers or cancellations must be made in writing by emailing [email protected] before the date for Final Confirmation (14 days prior to your visit).
Sessions require a minimum of 20 students to go ahead. While we make all attempts to combine schools to reach the minimum, we may cancel sessions if this minimum number cannot be reached.
Terms and Conditions
https://australian.museum/visit/book-a-group/group-bookings-terms-and-conditions/
Joining The Event
Requirements: Technology, Materials and Pre and Post event requirements.
To connect your classroom you will need:
* A reliable internet connection* A camera and microphone connected to your device* A device with a display, e.g. Laptop, Chromebook, iPad, Desktop
For a whole class or group connecting together you will also need:
* A projector or screen connected to your device* Working speakers connected to your device. Make sure they are switched on and the volume is up
If connecting on individual devices you will need:
* Working speakers or headphones connected to your device. Make sure they are switched on and the volume is up.