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Fighting the fire ant – As a citizen scientist – Years 4-8

Join this session to learn how to get involved as a citizen scientist to identify, report and protect NSW from the Red imported fire ant. Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Teacher Parent Fighting the fire ant – As a citizen scientist – Years 4-8 Red imported fire ants (fire ants) are invasive exotic ants that have been detected in Murwillumbah in northern NSW (November 2023). Before this, fire ants were not known to occur in NSW.

Fire ants are very aggressive ants that give very painful, severe stings that feel like being on fire. Fire ants have the potential to inhabit more than 99% of Australia.  Fire ants can damage electrical and agricultural equipment, pets and livestock, kill native plants and animals, and damage ecosystems beyond repair. They will have disastrous consequences for our environment, society, culture and economy if they become established.

Join this session to hear from a DPI ant specialist to learn:

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 Free NSW Department of Primary Industries Live Event – Scheduled Teams Primary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Science and Tech Select Strand Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events STEM/STEAM #DPI#DARTLearning#Education#CitizenScientist#Science#Environment

Fighting the fire ant – As a citizen scientist – Years 9-12

Join this session to learn how to get involved as a citizen scientist to identify, report and protect NSW from the Red imported fire ant. Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Year 11 – S6 Year 12 – S6 Teacher Parent Fighting the fire ant – As a citizen scientist – Years 9-12 Red imported fire ants (fire ants) are invasive exotic ants that have been detected in Murwillumbah in northern NSW (November 2023). Before this, fire ants were not known to occur in NSW.

Fire ants are very aggressive ants that give very painful, severe stings that feel like being on fire. Fire ants have the potential to inhabit more than 99% of Australia.  Fire ants can damage electrical and agricultural equipment, pets and livestock, kill native plants and animals, and damage ecosystems beyond repair. They will have disastrous consequences for our environment, society, culture and economy if they become established.

Join this session to hear from a DPI ant specialist to learn:

How to identify Red imported fire ants
How to identify fire ant mounds
Impact on the society, environment, agriculture and our culture
How DNA testing is being used to identify the state of origin of the ants in NSW
How to report sightings
How to get involved as a citizen scientist in fire ant prevention Free NSW Department of Primary Industries Live Event – Scheduled Teams Secondary Science and Tech Select Strand Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Select Strand Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events STEM/STEAM #DPI#DARTLearning#Education#CitizenScientist#Science#Environment#fireant

Introducing Parliament for home school students and small schools

What are laws, who makes them and how can you be involved? Students work with our Parliamentary Educators to understand the fundamentals of active citizenship and the work of the Australian Parliament. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Introducing Parliament for home school students and small schools Introducing Parliament is a 30-minute program for students in Years 3-4 and explores:

the similarities, differences and importance of rules and laws
the role and responsibilities of representatives
what it means to be an active citizen. Free Parliamentary Education Office, Australian Parliament House Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary HSIE Select Strand Select Sub Strand HSIE Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Free Homeschool Specials

Parliamentary Insider for home school and small schools

Go beyond the nightly news to discover the who, what, how and why of the Australian Parliament. Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Year 11 – S6 Year 12 – S6 Parliamentary Insider for home school and small schools Parliamentary Insider is a 50-minute program for students in Years 5-12 and explores the function and significance of Australia’s democratic system of government. It does this through investigating:

how laws are made through Parliament
the responsibilities of representatives
the formation of government
how government is kept accountable. Free Parliamentary Education Office, Australian Parliament House Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary HSIE Legal Studies Select Sub Strand HSIE Society and Culture Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Free Homeschool Specials

Drones and Sensors – Digital Agriculture and Climate Applications – National Ag day 2023

Join NSW DPI’s Matt Pierce & Harvey Bates from the NSW DPI Digital Agriculture team. Matt & Harvey share our cutting-edge digital technology and research from the DPI Climate Branch. Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Year 11 – S6 Year 12 – S6 Drones and Sensors – Digital Agriculture and Climate Applications – National Ag day 2023 Appropriate for Agriculture, Science (Biology and Chemistry), STEM, Technology and Engineering students.

Content covered includes:

Technology and sensor use in oyster farming on the Clyde River, Batemans Bay (NSW)
Building farm and agricultural sensors and ways to visualise data
Drone operations at the NSW Department of Primary Industrie
Career pathways in the digital agriculture space

This program will be available for free and on-demand on National Agriculture Day 2023 and ongoing.

Other titles in the Innovation in Agriculture – National Ag Day 2023 events include:

Viruses in vegetables – When going viral becomes a problem
Precision Agronomy – Part 1 and Part 2
Technology and Innovation in the Dairy Industry Free NSW Department of Primary Industries On Demand Youtube Recording Secondary Science and Tech Agriculture Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Living World 7-10 Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Digital Technologies Select Sub Strand Environment Free Homeschool Specials STEM/STEAM Student Careers Teacher Professional Development NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 2 of 4 NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 3 of 4 NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 4 of 4 National Agriculture Day #DPI #AgDayAU #nswdpi #climate #agriculture

Precision Agronomy – Using field data, Part 2 – National Ag day 2023

Part 2 of the Precision Agriculture sessions, presented by the NSW DPI’s Tocal College Precision Agronomy Lecturer, Matt Notley. In this session, Matt explores how to use digital NDVI data obtained from farms for variable rate fertiliser application. Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Year 11 – S6 Year 12 – S6 Precision Agronomy – Using field data, Part 2 – National Ag day 2023 Appropriate for Agriculture, Science, STEM, Technology and Engineering students,

Content covered includes:

What is variable rate application of fertilisers?
Precision farming
Tractors and Global Navigation Satelite Systems (GNSS), autosteer and other autonomous machinery
Types of GNSS services and their accuracies
Variable rate fertiliser spreaders

This program will be available for free and on-demand on National Agriculture Day 2023 and ongoingly.

Other titles in the Innovation in Agriculture- National Ag Day 2023 events include:

Drones and Sensors
Precision Agronomy – Part 1
Technology and Innovation in the Dairy Industry
Viruses in vegetables- When going viral becomes a problem Free NSW Department of Primary Industries On Demand Youtube Recording Secondary Science and Tech Agriculture Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Digital Technologies Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Engineering Studies Select Sub Strand Free Homeschool Specials STEM/STEAM Student Careers Teacher Professional Development NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 1 of 4 NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 2 of 4 NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 3 of 4 NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 4 of 4 Earth Science Week National Agriculture Day #DPI #AgDayAU #farms #agriculture #nswdpi #careers

Technology and Innovation in the Dairy Industry – National Ag day 2023

Join DPI Tocal Farms, Dairy Manager Matt Brett for a virtual tour around the dairy enterprise as he discusses the use of a range of technologies that maximise production efficiently and sustainably. Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Year 11 – S6 Year 12 – S6 Technology and Innovation in the Dairy Industry – National Ag day 2023 Appropriate for Agriculture, Science (Biology and Chemistry) students,

Content covered includes:

Overview of Tocal farm enterprises, size and production.
Overview of Tocal College youth education courses.
Virtual walk through the milking parlour and plant
Discussion of cow management, production and welfare
Robotic rotary dairy technology
Genetics and breeding management and technologies
Digital cow collars
Pasture management- soil moisture probes and automation of irrigation

This program will be available for free and on-demand on National Agriculture Day 2023 and ongoingly.

Other titles in the Innovation in Agriculture- National Ag Day 2023 events include:

Drones and Sensors
Precision Agronomy – Part 1 and Part 2
Viruses in vegetables- When going viral becomes a problem Free NSW Department of Primary Industries On Demand Youtube Recording Secondary Science and Tech Agriculture Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Digital Technologies Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Living World 7-10 Select Sub Strand Environment Free Homeschool Specials STEM/STEAM Student Careers Teacher Professional Development NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 1 of 4 NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 2 of 4 NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 3 of 4 NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 4 of 4 National Agriculture Day #DPI #AgDayAU

Viruses in vegetables- When going viral becomes a problem – National Ag day 2023

Join NSW DPI’s Biosecurity Epidemiologist, Shannon Mulholland, as she discusses cutting-edge technology and research surrounding Viruses and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in vegetables. Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Year 11 – S6 Year 12 – S6 Viruses in vegetables- When going viral becomes a problem – National Ag day 2023 Appropriate for Agriculture, Science (Biology and Chemistry) and Technology students.

Content covered includes:

What is plant pathology and epidemiology?
What is biosecurity?
Modern innovative agriculture
Diseases (viruses) in NSW vegetable crops and how they are being managed
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) – disease management strategies
Virus transmission
Managing crop residues
Virus detection using

lateral flow tests,
Enzyme -linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELIZA),
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
DNA and RNA sequencing

Career Pathways into Virus Research and Applied Science (Agriculture)

This program will be available for free and on-demand on National Agriculture Day 2023 and ongoingly.

Other titles in the Innovation in Agriculture- National Ag Day 2023 events include:

Drones and Sensors
Precision Agronomy – Part 1 and Part 2
Technology and Innovation in the Dairy Industry Free NSW Department of Primary Industries On Demand Youtube Recording Secondary Science and Tech Agriculture Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Living World 7-10 Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Biology Select Sub Strand Environment Free Homeschool Specials STEM/STEAM Student Careers Teacher Professional Development Women in STEM NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 1 of 4 NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 2 of 4 NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 3 of 4 NSW Teacher PD – School Development Day 4 of 4 National Agriculture Day #DPI #AgDayAU

Earth Science Week 2023: Dinosaur Discovery

Discover some of the Dinosaurs that lived in Australia and compare them to the ones found in North America this Earth Science Week. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Earth Science Week 2023: Dinosaur Discovery Do you know what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur? Have you ever wondered what kinds of dinosaurs are found in Australia or Canada? Discover the answers to these questions and why different places have different types of Dinosaurs.

Join the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum in Queensland and the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology in Canada as they discuss this very question and talk about their favourite Dinosaurs..

Step back in time this Earth Science Week for Dinosaur Discovery.
Proudly sponsored by Geoscience Australia Free Australian Age of Dinosaurs Virtual Excursions Australia Megan McLauchlin from the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology in Canada Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary Science and Tech Earth and Space 7-10 Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Earth and Space Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events STEM/STEAM Earth Science Week #EarthScienceWeek #earthscience

Backyard Birdies– with author Andy Geppert

Join Backyard Buddies and Backyard Birdies author Andy Geppert as we learn about some fascinating local birds, how to support them to thrive, as well as engage in a live drawing session. Kinder – ES1 Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Backyard Birdies– with author Andy Geppert As part of this special Book Week digital event students will hear Andy read from his fantastic picture book Australian Backyard Birdies, and participate in a live drawing session.
Both Backyard Buddies and Australian Backyard Birdies are a delightful mix of humour with accessible factual information for young people. Students will be drawn to the adorable illustrations, visual details estimating size and location coupled with just the right amount of information to hook them into wanting to know more.
As part of this experience the MoAD education team will help students inquire into many simple ways they can support backyard birdies at home, school or in their local community. Free Museum of Australian Democracy Andy Geppert is an award-winning Art-Director turned picture book author and artist who weaves insightful charm and irreverent humour into every story he tells. His picture books include Backyard Buddies, Backyard Birdies and Meep!
His witty take on the everyday, painted in delicate and gentle colours will draw you into worlds and stories you won’t want to leave. Check out Andy’s website for more information. On Demand Youtube Recording Primary Civics and Citizenship Special Event Select Strand Select Sub Strand English Making meaning through responding and composing Reading and Viewing Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Environment Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events National Science Week Book Week Biodiversity Month

SciFest 2023: Moving forward

Join the team from Street Science for Moving forward: Innovation forming our future this National Science Week Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 SciFest 2023: Moving forward Join Street Science for this gourmet event as we investigate what’s actually in the food we eat, and explore some of the delightful delicacies you might encounter in the restaurants of the future. Audiences will be amazed as your presenter shows you how to launch flying potatoes, use mushroom spores to create fireballs, and plate up some future foods designed in the lab!

Your students will walk away with a greater understanding of how the food industry has evolved over the years, from its humble beginnings in farms right into the realms of science fiction.

This gastronomic extravaganza has been designed and specifically tailored so it aligns with the 2023 National Science Week school’s theme. Your students will gain valuable insights about healthy eating habits and how they can meet their nutritional needs in a variety of ways.

We will inspire your students, invigorate your teachers, and have everyone in your school community celebrating science!

This initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia NSW as part of National Science Week. Free Street Science Virtual Excursions Australia Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary STe-3LW-ST, ST1-5LW-T, ST2-4LW-S, ST3-4LW-S Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Physical World English Making meaning through responding and composing Reading and Viewing Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events STEM/STEAM SciFest National Science Week #scienceweek

SciFest 2023: Lunchtime Trivia

SciFest 2023 is the biggest virtual excursions festival in Australia promoting science and technology. Test your scientific knowledge this National Science Week! Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 SciFest 2023: Lunchtime Trivia Have you always wanted to test your scientific knowledge against other kids all around Australia? Well, now’s your chance! Challenge yourself and test your knowledge this National Science Week.

Test your scientific knowledge in this free, online trivia event hosted by Virtual Excursions Australia and compete against other kids from your school or across the country.

This initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia NSW as part of National Science Week. Free Virtual Excursions Australia Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Other Primary Secondary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Physical World Science and Tech Earth and Environmental Science Select Sub Strand Free Homeschool Specials STEM/STEAM SciFest National Science Week #scienceweek #STEMeducation

SciFest 2023: Exciting Ocean Technology Through Time

From floating fish to the latest innovations, dive into the past and present technology we use to better understand our oceans. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 SciFest 2023: Exciting Ocean Technology Through Time Join staff from the Australian National Maritime Museum as we look at some of the different types of technology that were used by scientists in the past and talk about exciting new developments that help us learn more about our oceans, create more sustainable seas and keep people safe.

This initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia NSW as part of National Science Week and proudly brought to you by Virtual Excursions Australia. Free Australian National Maritime Museum Virtual Excursions Australia Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary Science and Tech Earth and Space 7-10 Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Physical World Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events STEM/STEAM SciFest National Science Week #scienceweek #STEMeducation #marinelife

SciFest 2023: Lunchtime Trivia

SciFest 2023 is the biggest virtual excursions festival in Australia promoting science and technology. Test your scientific knowledge this National Science Week! Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 SciFest 2023: Lunchtime Trivia Have you always wanted to test your scientific knowledge against other kids all around Australia? Well, now’s your chance! Challenge yourself and test your knowledge this National Science Week.

Test your scientific knowledge in this free, online trivia event hosted by Virtual Excursions Australia and compete against other kids from your school or across the country.

This initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia NSW as part of National Science Week. Free Virtual Excursions Australia Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Other Primary Secondary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Physical World Science and Tech Earth and Environmental Science Select Sub Strand Free Homeschool Specials STEM/STEAM SciFest National Science Week #scienceweek #STEMeducation

SciFest 2023: Innovation in Animal Care at Sydney Zoo

Join the team at Sydney Zoo to learn about features of animals and their environments. Kinder – ES1 Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Year 3 – S2 SciFest 2023: Innovation in Animal Care at Sydney Zoo Want to know how zookeepers innovate every day? Join us as we look at different ways zookeepers use enrichment and habitat design to keep the residents at Sydney zoo happy and healthy. Meet some animals up close on camera and see into the daily life of a zookeeper.

This initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia as part of National Science Week and proudly brought to you by Virtual Excursions Australia. Free Sydney Zoo Virtual Excursions Australia Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary ST1-2DP-T, ST1-4LW-S Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World English Making meaning through responding and composing Reading and Viewing Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events STEM/STEAM SciFest National Science Week #scienceweek #STEMeducation

SciFest 2023: Careers in STEM

Discover the diversity of careers in STEM this National Science Week! Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Year 11 – S6 Year 12 – S6 TAFE Students SciFest 2023: Careers in STEM Are you interested in collecting rocks? Do you like taking things apart to see how they work? Are you always asking WHY or HOW. If so, join us for a different look into Careers in STEM

During the session there will be several short presentations about their journey to their career and what they love about their jobs. There will be an opportunity to ask questions too.

Find out how your passion can lead to a career. Free Virtual Excursions Australia Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary Careers Select Strand Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Physical World Science and Tech Earth and Environmental Science Select Sub Strand Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events Student Careers SciFest National Science Week #scienceweek

SciFest 2023: Lunchtime Trivia

Join Geoscience Australia to test your scientific knowledge this National Science Week! Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 SciFest 2023: Lunchtime Trivia Have you always wanted to test your scientific knowledge against other kids all around Australia? Well, now’s your chance! Challenge yourself and test your knowledge this National Science Week.

Test your scientific knowledge in this free, online trivia event hosted by Geoscience Australia and compete against other kids from your school or across the country.

This initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia NSW as part of National Science Week. Free Virtual Excursions Australia Geoscience Australia Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Other Primary Secondary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Physical World Science and Tech Earth and Environmental Science Select Sub Strand Free Homeschool Specials STEM/STEAM SciFest National Science Week #scienceweek #STEMeducation

SciFest 2023: Minibeasts Magnified

Join Australian Environmental Education to look at the amazing world of Minibeasts this National Science Week! Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 SciFest 2023: Minibeasts Magnified Discover some of the amazing minibeasts that live in your backyard, school grounds and local area. Looking for the clues that these animals leave and you will be surprised by the diversity of animals in your local area. Students will also find out ways they can create wildlife friendly environments.

See some of your favourite Minibeasts like neve before! Free Australian Environmental Education Virtual Excursions Australia Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World English Making meaning through responding and composing Reading and Viewing Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Environment Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events STEM/STEAM SciFest National Science Week #scienceweek

SciFest 2023: Beneath the Sea with ROVs

Join us as we look at some Remote Controlled Vehicles (ROVs) and get a glimpse into what they find beneath the waves around the Maritime Museum and beyond. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 SciFest 2023: Beneath the Sea with ROVs Join the education team at the Australian National Maritime Museum as we discuss the purpose of different types of ROVs and hear about how these ‘underwater drones’ are helping scientists around the world make amazing new discoveries about our oceans. Dive beneath the waves to see what our ROVs have discovered around the museum and beyond before talking through about some of the design challenges of making technology that can survive in the most challenging corners of our planet. Free Australian National Maritime Museum Virtual Excursions Australia Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary Science and Tech Earth and Space 7-10 Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Physical World Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events STEM/STEAM SciFest National Science Week #scienceweek #STEMeducation #marinelife

SciFest 2023: The Wonderful Water Quiz

Join the Australian National Maritime Museum as we splash into this water themed science quiz! Test your scientific knowledge this National Science Week! Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 SciFest 2023: The Wonderful Water Quiz We challenge anyone in years 3-6 to test your knowledge about our oceans and learn some fun facts along the way. The quiz will cover different categories including; Our Oceans, Ocean Animals and Ocean Environments.

To play the quiz, students will need to visit www.kahoot.it  or download the Kahoot! App. They will then be asked to enter the code provided at the start of the session.  Students can participate as individuals or in teams, either from school or home.

This initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia NSW as part of National Science Week. Free Virtual Excursions Australia Australian National Maritime Museum Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Other Primary Secondary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Physical World Science and Tech Earth and Environmental Science Select Sub Strand Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events STEM/STEAM SciFest National Science Week #scienceweek #STEMeducation

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