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Be a Meteorologist

Outreach
1 Hour
Book Program
Year Levels
Outreach

Background

Weather directly affects people. It determines how they dress, what they do and what they need to pack. Weather is a constantly changing set of phenomena and is easily observable. Even though meteorology includes some complex scientific study, it is a wonderful example of how scientists make predictions based on measurements and observations.


Prior Knowledge

No prior knowledge necessary. This can be a pre-visit, post-visit or a stand-alone activity.


Key Learning Question

How does weather affect our daily lives?

Investigating Minibeast Parts

Outreach
1 Hour
Book Program
Year Levels
Outreach

Background

Minibeasts are invertebrates, which are animals that lack a backbone. Invertebrates are classified according to their features and can be broken down into phylum’s: Arthropoda, Annelida and Mollusca. These phylum’s are divided further into sub-groups:
  • Arthropoda - insect, arachnid, myriapod, crustacean 
  • Annelida - worm
  • Mollusca - snail, slug

Prior Knowledge

No prior knowledge is required. This can be a pre-visit, post-visit or a stand-alone activity.

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