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Tag: Environment

Events with an environmental focus

Traditional music and dance

This interactive workshop gets your students up and moving as they learn about traditional creative arts. Kinder – ES1 Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Traditional music and dance Students will learn about traditional musical instruments, such as the didgeridoo and clapsticks, and explore the sounds they make. They will also gain an understanding of traditional dance movements and the stories behind them. Sydney Zoo Live Event – By Request Zoom Primary MUS1.1, DAS1.2 Creative Arts Music Performing (Singing, Playing and Moving) Creative Arts Dance Performing Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment #sydneyzoo

Traditional Technology

Students will join our Sydney Zoo Aboriginal culture guides to explore the development of technology within Aboriginal Culture specifically the use and refinement of technology over place and time. Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Traditional Technology Sydney Zoo Live Event – By Request Zoom Primary HT 1-3, GE 1-1 Aboriginal Culture and History Select Strand Select Sub Strand HSIE Geography People and Places (Stage 1 – Year 1 and 2) HSIE History Past and Present (Stage 1 – Year 1 and 2) Environment #SYDNEYZOO

Astrophysics with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith Part 1 of 3 – On Demand

Join astrophysicist, author, Women in STEM Ambassador and ABC Stargazing Live presenter Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith on a fascinating three-part journey to the stars. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Astrophysics with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith Part 1 of 3 – On Demand These sessions are for everyone in the classroom or at home and can be watched individually.

During these exciting on-demand virtual excursions, young stargazers will be treated to readings from Lisa’s children’s book Under the Stars: Astrophysics for Bedtime.

Explore questions such as:
• Why is the sky blue?
• How are rainbows made?
• And more

Suitable for all ages – targeted to children aged 6-12 years.
**TO BOOK: Click on the Book Now button. If you are not a teacher, that’s okay—just click on the Book button, fill in the form and book your spot.

Keep up to date – Subscribe to the Women in STEM Ambassador YouTube channel for more exciting STEM content! Free Women in STEM Ambassador On Demand Youtube Recording Primary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Earth and Space Women in STEM Environment Free STEM/STEAM International Day of Women and Girls in Science National Science Week World Space Week Earth Science Week

Astrophysics / Exploring The Night Sky with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith Part 2 of 3 – On Demand

Join astrophysicist, author, Women in STEM Ambassador and ABC Stargazing Live presenter Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith on a fascinating journey to the stars. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Astrophysics / Exploring The Night Sky with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith Part 2 of 3 – On Demand These sessions are for everyone in the classroom or at home and can be watched individually.

In this exciting event, we take part in a stargazing adventure on YouTube! Learn how to explore the night sky from home via a free and easy-to-use downloadable app and learn exciting facts about the moon.

Suitable for all ages – targeted to children aged 6-12 years.
**TO BOOK: Click on the Book Now button. If you are not a teacher, that’s okay—just click on the Book button, fill in the form and book your spot.

Keep up to date – Subscribe to the Women in STEM Ambassador YouTube channel for more exciting STEM content! Free Women in STEM Ambassador On Demand Youtube Recording Primary Science and Tech Women in STEM Environment Free STEM/STEAM International Day of Women and Girls in Science National Science Week World Space Week Earth Science Week

Astrophysics / Stars, Galaxies and Black Holes with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith Part 3 of 3 – On Demand

Join astrophysicist, author, Women in STEM Ambassador and ABC Stargazing Live presenter Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith on a fascinating journey to the stars. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Astrophysics / Stars, Galaxies and Black Holes with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith Part 3 of 3 – On Demand These sessions are for everyone in the classroom or at home and can be watched individually.

In the last of three virtual excursions, young stargazers will explore deep space.
Learn about stars, galaxies and black holes!
And enjoy readings from Lisa’s children’s book ‘Under the Stars: Astrophysics for Bedtime’

Suitable for all ages – targeted to children aged 6-12 years.
**TO BOOK: Click on the Book Now button. If you are not a teacher, that’s okay—just click on the Book button, fill in the form and book your spot.

Subscribe to the Women in STEM Ambassador YouTube channel for more exciting STEM content! Women in STEM Ambassador On Demand Youtube Recording Primary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Earth and Space Science and Tech Women in STEM Environment Free STEM/STEAM International Day of Women and Girls in Science National Science Week World Space Week Earth Science Week

My Journey Beneath the Waves

Take a journey beneath the waves with Karen to explore our amazing marine environments. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 My Journey Beneath the Waves My Journey Beneath the Waves: Diving Sydney’s Rocky Reefs takes you and your students on an exploration of the marine environment. The temperate waters around Sydney are home to a variety of habitats including kelp beds and sponge gardens. These are wonderful place to dive and discover the diversity of animals that live there.

Marine Life program content:

Classification: Living Things and Invertebrates and Vertebrates
Identification: Common groups of Marine animals, Habitats and Comparing features
Hands on investigation: Field works practices, Applying geographical tools and Observation
Sustainability: Protecting habitats and Saving species
Interactive Environmental Science activities direct to your home through a Virtual Excursion. Australian Environmental Education Live Event – By Request Zoom Primary Secondary Science and Tech Living World 7-10 Select Sub Strand HSIE Geography Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment STEM/STEAM Sea Week World Wildlife Day World Environment Day World Oceans Day Biodiversity Month Coast Care Week

Fabulous Frogs

Discover the frogs that live in your local area you can help protect them for the future. Kinder – ES1 Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Fabulous Frogs Australia is home to about 240 species of native Amphibians, all of which are frogs. In urban areas, human development has reduced the natural habitat available to frogs. The Fabulous Frogs session provides information and skills to discover what frogs live in your backyard or local area.  Also get a chance to see a live Green Tree Frog!

Fabulous Frogs content:

Classification: Living Things: Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Identification: Common types of frogs, Habitats and Comparing features
Hands on investigation: Field works practices, Applying geographical tools and Observation
Sustainability: Protecting habitats and Saving species Australian Environmental Education Live Event – By Request Zoom Primary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment Homeschool Specials STEM/STEAM World Wetlands Day World Wildlife Day World Water Day World Environment Day SciFest National Science Week Biodiversity Month Threatened Species Day #frogs

What’s in my Backyard

Discover some of the amazing animals that live in your backyard. Kinder – ES1 Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 What’s in my Backyard Explores the diversity of animals that lives in your local area by looking for the clues that are left behind. Students will look at local animals and find out what they can do to protect them.

What’s in your Backyard content:

Classification: Living Things: Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Identification: Animals and Invertebrates and Habitats
Hands on investigation: Field works practices and Observation
Sustainability: Protecting habitats and Saving species

Interactive Environmental Science activities direct to your home through a Virtual Excursion. Free Australian Environmental Education On Demand Youtube Recording Primary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment Free World Wildlife Day World Environment Day Biodiversity Month ClickFest Pollinator Week

Marine Mammal Adaptations

Explore the marine mammals at the Alaska SeaLife Center! Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Marine Mammal Adaptations We’ll observe and discuss the adaptations these amazing creatures have to help them survive in Alaska’s chilly ocean waters.  The program will include seals, sea lions, and sea otters, as well as a few other marine mammals along the way.

Duration: 55 minutes

Price: $180 U.S. Dollars per session Alaska SeaLife Center Live Event – By Request Zoom Primary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment STEM/STEAM Sea Week World Wildlife Day World Oceans Day National Science Week Biodiversity Month #AlaskaSeaLifeCenter#Education#SeaWeek#WorldOceansDay#WorldWildlifeDay#BioiversityMonth#MarineLife#Nature

Seabirds of Alaska

Explore the diving seabirds in the Alaska SeaLife Center’s aviary! Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Seabirds of Alaska We’ll take a close look at puffins, guillemots, murres and sea ducks to learn how these animals survive the depths of Alaska’s ocean.

Duration: 55 minutes

Price: $180 U.S. Dollars per session Alaska SeaLife Center Live Event – By Request Zoom Primary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment STEM/STEAM Sea Week World Wildlife Day World Oceans Day National Science Week Biodiversity Month National Bird Week #AlaskaSeaLifeCenter#Education#SeaWeek#WorldOceansDay#WorldWildlifeDay#BioiversityMonth#MarineLife#Nature

Minibeasts in your Garden

The program will help you to identify common groups of backyard minibeasts and provides information and skills to conduct your own minibeasts investigation. Kinder – ES1 Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Minibeasts in your Garden Minibeasts in your Garden explores the diverse world of minibeasts. Discover why minibeasts are important and learn how find them in your garden or local park.

Minibeasts in your Garden program cover 4 areas for learning:

What are Minibeasts?
Why are Minibeasts Important?
Scientific collection methods
Creating a Minibeast garden Free Australian Environmental Education On Demand Youtube Recording Primary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Minibeasts in your Garden content:

Classification: Living Things: Vertebrates and Invertebrates, Arthropods and Arachnids
Identification: Common groups of Invertebrates, Habitats and Comparing features
Hands on investigation: Field works practices, Applying geographical tools and Observation
Sustainability: Protecting habitats and Saving species Environment Free World Wildlife Day World Environment Day Biodiversity Month ClickFest Pollinator Week

Focus on Frogs

The Focus on Frogs workshop provides information and skills to discover what frogs live in your school, backyard or local area. Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Focus on Frogs Australia is home to about 240 species of native Amphibians, all of which are frogs. In urban areas, human development has reduced the natural habitat available to frogs.

Focus on Frogs program cover 4 areas for learning:

What are Amphibians?
Why are Frogs important?
Scientific collection methods
Creating a Frog friendly garden Free Australian Environmental Education On Demand Youtube Recording Primary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Focus on Frogs content:

Classification: Living Things: Vertebrates and Invertebrates, Amphibians
Identification: Common groups of Invertebrates, Habitats and Comparing features
Hands on investigation: Field works practices, Applying geographical tools and Observation
Sustainability: Protecting habitats and Saving species Environment Free ClickFest

Australian Animals

Discover some amazing animals that only live in Australia and what make these animals special. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Australian Animals We will explore the deserts to the sea, forests to my backyard to find out more about some of Australia’s most interesting animals.

The Australian Animals session includes:

Presentation on different groups of Australian animals
Focus on mammals from the past to the present.
Exploration of animal adaptations Free Australian Environmental Education On Demand Youtube Recording Primary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Australian Animals content:

Classification: Living Things: Vertebrates and mammals
Identification: Habitats and Comparing features
Investigation: Observations
Sustainability: Protecting habitats and Saving species Environment Free World Wildlife Day World Environment Day Biodiversity Month ClickFest

Life on Earth

An illustration of trilobites moving about on the bottom of a warm Paleozoic sea. Trilobites are a well-known fossil group of extinct marine arthropods that form the class Trilobita. Trilobites form one of the earliest known groups of arthropods. The first appearance of trilobites in the fossil record defines the base of the Atdabanian stage of the Early Cambrian period (521 million years ago), and they flourished throughout the lower Paleozoic era before beginning a drawn-out decline to extinction when, during the Devonian, all trilobite orders except Proetida died out. Trilobites finally disappeared in the mass extinction at the end of the Permian about 250 million years ago. The trilobites were among the most successful of all early animals, roaming the oceans for over 270 million years Trilobites range in length from 1 millimetre (0.04 in) to 72 centimetres (28 in), with a typical size range of 3–10 cm (1.2–3.9 in). The world's largest trilobite, Isotelus rex, was found in 1998 by Canadian scientists in Ordovician rocks on the shores of Hudson Bay. (definition Source: Wikipedia)

Join Australian Environmental Education to explore Australian fossil sites and what they tell us about the past. Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Life on Earth Take a journey back in time to the beginning of the Earth, 4.6 Billion Years ago. We will explore the changes to the earth over time and the evolution of life. How did the 5 Mass extinction events shape the variety of Life on Earth we have today?

Life on Earth program content:

Have a presentation on fossils and how they are made
Look at the geological time scale
Explore fossil sites across Australia
Look at mass extinction Free Australian Environmental Education On Demand Youtube Recording Primary Secondary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Earth and Space Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Physical World Science and Tech Biology Select Sub Strand Environment Free Earth Science Week ClickFest

Shark Myths & Facts-Marine science and shark biology

Meet some marine scientists to learn about shark myths & facts, the biology & behaviours of these fascinating creatures & what is means to be ‘SharkSmart’. Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Shark Myths & Facts-Marine science and shark biology Join the NSW Department of Primary Industries and meet some leading marine scientists to learn about shark myths and facts, the biology and behaviours of these fascinating creatures and what is means to be ‘SharkSmart’.​ Free DART Learning NSW Department of Primary Industries On Demand Youtube Recording Primary Secondary Science and Tech Biology Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Science and Tech Earth and Environmental Science Select Sub Strand Environment Free STEM/STEAM Sea Week World Wildlife Day World Environment Day World Oceans Day Shark Awareness Day National Science Week #DARTLearning#NSWDepartmentofPrimaryIndustries#Education#Biology#Careers#Sharks

Shark Myths & Facts-Research, Technologies and Careers in Marine Science

Meet some marine scientists to learn about shark myths & facts, the biology & behaviours of these fascinating creatures. Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Year 11 – S6 Year 12 – S6 Shark Myths & Facts-Research, Technologies and Careers in Marine Science Join the NSW Department of Primary Industries and leading marine scientists to learn about current research projects and the use of drones. Students will learn about shark myths and facts, the biology and behaviours of these fascinating creatures and what is means to be ‘SharkSmart’.​ Free DART Learning NSW Department of Primary Industries On Demand Youtube Recording Secondary Science and Tech Biology Select Sub Strand Careers Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment Free STEM/STEAM Sea Week World Wildlife Day World Environment Day World Oceans Day Shark Awareness Day National Science Week #DARTLearning#NSWDepartmentofPrimaryIndustries#Education#Biology#Careers#Sharks

Virtual Excursion Save Our Catchment

How do we begin to manage the devastating impact of Cat’s Claw Creeper and restore the health of our riparian zones? Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Virtual Excursion Save Our Catchment In this episode, you will apply the knowledge and data gained from your excursion to suggest an appropriate management plan for saving our catchments. The Save Our Catchment Virtual Excursion explores the devastating impact of invasive weeds on Australian riparian zones.

The series has been developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders and contains practical and theoretical learning elements. It is aimed at students, teachers, and any interested members of the public.  This is the final episode in the Save Our Catchment Virtual Excursion. Free DART Learning On Demand Youtube Recording Secondary HSIE Geography Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Earth and Environmental Science Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment Free STEM/STEAM World Wetlands Day World Wildlife Day World Water Day World Environment Day National Science Week Threatened Species Day History Week Earth Science Week National Water Week #Saveourcatchment#virtual excursion#DARTLearning#Earthscience#land&watermanagement

Lake Mungo Virtual Excursion

Join us on a Virtual Excursion at Lake Mungo where we learn the history of Aboriginal culture & heritage, whilst also exploring the scientific significance of the site, including ancient & Megafauna, fossil formation and the ecosystem today. Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Year 11 – S6 Year 12 – S6 Lake Mungo Virtual Excursion This virtual excursion consists of 18 parts:

Episode 1 – Acknowledgment of Country. Duration 1:15
Episode 2 – Introduction. Duration 3:34
Episode 3 – A Landscape for Dreaming. Duration 6:28
Episode 4 – Location description. Duration 0:58
Episode 5 – Willandra Lakes environment. Duration 2:03
Episode 6 – Ancient People. Duration 6:48
Episode 7 – Ancient fauna. Duration 2:00
Episode 8 – The Megafauna Mystery. Duration 5:37
Episode 9 – Lady Mungo and Mungo Man. Duration 3:50
Episode 10 – Burial Customs. Duration 2:02
Episode 11 – Lake Mungo and European occupation. Duration 3:50
Episode 12 – Lake Mungo today. Duration 4:06
Episode 13 – Soil and Geology. Duration 13:58
Episode 14 – Land Management World Heritage. Duration 13:05
Episode 15 – Repatriation as a social justice issue. Duration 6:33
Episode 16 – Fossil formation. Duration 7:49
Episode 17 – The Ecosystem today. Duration 3:26
Episode 18 – Extra message from Mungo. Duration 3:41

Upon booking you will receive the link to all of the above, watch all or a few, the choice is yours! Free DART Learning On Demand Youtube Recording Secondary Aboriginal Culture and History Select Strand Select Sub Strand HSIE Geography Select Sub Strand HSIE History Select Sub Strand Environment Free STEM/STEAM Harmony Week National Reconciliation Week NAIDOC Week History Week National Agriculture Day

On Demand – Biosecurity in Our Backyard – Hosted by Costa

Costa chats with bee experts, scientists and educators as we learn about bee diseases, highlighting the important and varied range of careers  and career pathways in Biosecurity. Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 On Demand – Biosecurity in Our Backyard – Hosted by Costa A live video excursion discussing Australia’s Biosecurity hosted by the flamboyant Costa Georgiadis from the ABC’s Gardening Australia.

Students will be able to participate in a live Q&A with Costa himself as he discusses whats happening today in Australian Biosecurity and how we are working to keep our vast coastline and borders protected from invasive pests and diseases.

With easy access into Australia via travel, imports and even online shopping, we will talk about about current biosecurity pest and disease incursions effecting Australia and also the threats that are being prepared for.

Costa will chat with bee experts, scientist and educators as we follow a bee disease investigation currently effecting our important honey bee industry.

Costa will also interview some of the people working in Biosecurity who are protecting New South Wales $15 billion dollar primary industry sector, highlighting the important and varied range of careers  and career pathways in Biosecurity. Free DART Learning NSW Department of Primary Industries On Demand Youtube Recording Secondary Science and Tech Biology Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Earth and Environmental Science Select Sub Strand Careers Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment Free STEM/STEAM World Environment Day SciFest National Science Week National Agriculture Day #Agriculture#NationalAgricultureDay#Environment#Farming#FarmLife#Educational#Environment

On Demand – Biosecurity in Our Backyard – Hosted by Costa

Costa talks about Biosecurity Goodies & Baddies. Lots of great tips to be a Biosecurity Warrior in your own school garden or at home. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 On Demand – Biosecurity in Our Backyard – Hosted by Costa Come with us for a recorded live video excursion into your own backyard, hosted by Costa Georgiadis or you may know him best as “Costa the Gnome” from get grubby TV, as we talk about Biosecurity Goodies & Baddies. We will talk about how to tell the difference between Biosecurity Goodies & Baddies and meet Biosecurity Warriors who have exciting and interesting jobs using science, technology, research – even dogs – to stop diseases that make our people, our crops, our native animals and insects sick. Come on our biosecurity journey and learn about bees, insects, chooks, pets and how we can all be Biosecurity Warriors by looking after our own backyards.

We also visit the Sydney Royal Easter Show to learn how we can keep our food safe at home in the kitchen and keep our fruit and veggie patch healthy at home and at school. You will be introduced to other Biosecurity Warriors like Sally the weed sniffing dog who protects our beautiful natural environment by keeping away the bad weeds. Costa will leave you with lots of great tips to be a Biosecurity Warrior in your own backyard. Free DART Learning NSW Department of Primary Industries On Demand Youtube Recording Primary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Science and Tech Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment Free STEM/STEAM World Environment Day SciFest National Science Week National Agriculture Day Pollinator Week #Agriculture#NationalAgricultureDay#Environment#Farming#FarmLife#Educational#Environment

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