Meet the experts – Sharks (Stage 3, Stage 4, Stage 5)
Mar
Engage with an Australian Museum scientist and educator during this virtual excursion for school students.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
Get a chance to engage with scientists, experts and educators during this onsite and online panel talk for primary and secondary students. With links to the Curriculum, our Meet the expert series offers a special opportunity to hear directly from Australian Museum and industry experts and have all your questions answered!
With rising temperatures, industrial fishing and oceans choked by pollution, sharks are in great danger. Our attitudes and our actions will decide the fate of these ancient survivors. In this Meet the experts panel talk, students will hear from scientists on what is being done to protect our sharks from the threats they face, how the environments they live in can best be managed and preserved, and how humans can stay safe when entering their habitats.
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Australian Museum
SPECIAL GUESTS:
This event will be hosted by fluid mechanist and science communicator Dr Sophie Calabretto. Sophie has been recognised for her excellent work as a science communicator, being awarded one of the ABC’s ‘Top 5 Under 40’ researchers in 2017, and a finalist in the Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science in 2019 and 2020.
In this Meet the experts panel talk, Sophie will be interviewing three shark scientists from the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries: Dr Amy Smoothy, Dr Paul Butcher and Dr Vic Peddemors. Students will hear from these experts on what is being done to protect our sharks from the threats they face, how the environments they live in can best be managed and preserved, and how humans can stay safe when entering their habitats.
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Event Details
Date & Time
31-Mar-2023 11:30AM + Google Calendar + iCal Export
Event Type
Live Event - Scheduled
Delivery Platform
Duration
Curriculum
Primary, Secondary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Science and Tech » Biology
Other KLAs
Careers
Special Event
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 session).
Terms and Conditions
Please ensure you read the Terms and Conditions before making a booking and refer to our Privacy statement outlining how we deal with your personal information.
Joining The Event
Requirements: Technology, Materials and Pre and Post event requirements.
To connect your classroom to the Australian Museum via virtual excursion 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.
If connecting a whole class or group 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.
The simplest way to connect is through a direct connection using Zoom. The connection does not require any software to be downloaded, but does require a computer (PC or Mac) with an internet connection, a webcam, and a microphone.
The Zoom connection to the Australian Museum is secure and private.
Connecting To The Event
After confirming your school’s booking you will receive an instructional email 7 days prior to your session, that will contain the link to the Zoom room and the passcode required to enter the room. Click on the link to open the connection in your chosen web browser. Zoom will automatically activate your device’s camera and microphone.
If you have any queries please contact the provider
Name: Australian Museum
Phone: 02 9320 6439
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://australian.museum/
Will This Event Be Recorded?
Yes
This event will be recorded and published on the Australian Museum website later in the year.