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Fighting the fire ant – As a citizen scientist – Years 4-8 (Stage 3, Stage 4, Teacher, Parent)
Dec
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
- How to identify Red imported fire ants
- How to identify fire ant mounds
- How to report sightings
- Impact on the society, environment, agriculture and our culture
- How to get involved as a citizen scientist in fire ant prevention
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: NSW Department of Primary Industries
Event Details
Date & Time
08-Dec-2023 12:00PM + Google Calendar + iCal Export
Event Type
Live Event - Scheduled
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
Free
Curriculum
Primary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Science and Tech » Working Scientifically and Design and Production » Living World
Other KLAs
Science and Tech
Science and Tech
Will This Event Be Recorded?
Yes
If you have any questions regarding the recorded content please contact the provider.
Name: NSW Department of Primary Industries
Phone: 02 6391 3057
Email: [email protected]
Joining The Event
Technology and Materials Requirements
Mandatory technology requirements:
- Computer
- Internet access
- Microcphone for questions
Pre Event Requirements
Please send your questions to [email protected] prior to the webinar starting. We will attempt to ask all questions throughout the live session.
Please join the event 5 mins prior to start time.
Please leave your camera off unless requested by the DPI presenters.
The event will be recorded and made available on DART on-demand after the live session.
Any antisocial behaviour will result in attendees being removed from the session.
Post Event Requirements
For supplementary Primary and Secondary science classroom resources and information on conducting fire ant surveillance in your school and community go to: https://www.nswdpi-schools-program.com/fire-ants-2023
More Information About This Event
Find the NSW DPI Schools Programs’ whole suite of learning resources, careers promotion, student events and Teacher Professional Development opportunities at: https://www.nswdpi-schools-program.com/