Earth Science Week 2022 (Stage 3, Stage 4, Stage 5)
Earth Science Week 2022 offers opportunities to discover more about the Earth and engage in fun programs for your students in the classroom with 5 topics available OnDemand.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
Earthquakes and Sustainability
What are earthquakes? Where do they occur? Can we stop the ground from shaking? Join Geoscience Australia educators to discover the science of earthquakes and explore how Earth science can support sustainable futures for communities around the world.
Do you what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur? Have you ever wondered what kinds of dinosaurs are found in Australia? Discover the answers to these questions and why difference places have different fossils. Join the Australian Age of Dinosaurs for this look ‘Inside a Dinosaur Fossil Prep Lab. Step back in time this Earth Science Week.
Ocean Plastics
Join the education team at the Australian National Maritime Museum to learn about how plastic waste is affecting marine life and habitats. Students will also go on a virtual visit to our wharf to discover how innovative technology like the Sea Bin can help clean up the ocean and learn about some of the simple things we can all do to be more sustainable.
Dynamic Earth
Have you ever wondered what lies deep within the Earth? Do you know what makes the plates move and why there are volcano. Dynamic Earth explores earth forming processes and answers all these questions and more. Students will look at real specimens and see cool experiments to learn about plate tectonics, the earths layers and volcanoes.
PD with Geoscience
Join Geoscience Australia for a discussion of how best you can embed earth science into your lessons. The panellists discuss ways of embedding earth science into your classroom.
This initiative is supported by Geoscience Australia as part of Earth Science Week and proudly brought to you by Virtual Excursions Australia.
Find out more: https://www.ga.gov.au/education
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Virtual Excursions Australia, Australian Age of Dinosaurs, Australian National Maritime Museum, Australian Environmental Education, Geoscience Australia
Event Details
Event Type
On Demand (available until: 31-Dec-2028 06:30PM)
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
FREE
Curriculum
Primary, Secondary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Science and Tech » Earth and Space 7-10
Other KLAs
Science and Tech » Physical World 7-10
Joining The Event
Technology and Materials Requirements
Device and internet connection to view YouTube clips.
Connecting To The Event
Thank you for registering for the Earth Science Week 2022. There are 4 programs for students and one session for teachers to discover more about the Earth and engage in fun programs for your students.
YouTube
If you have any queries please contact the provider
Name: Virtual Excursions Australia
Phone: 0407976892
Email: https://www.virtualexcursionsaustralia.com.au/contact-us/