Science Learning Hub Webinar
Monitoring the moana - participatory science methods
Join Sally Carson from the Otago University Department of Marine Science and Greta Dromgool for a session packed with ideas, resources and handy tips for monitoring our waterways and oceans.
Aotearoa New Zealand is a maritime nation – but most of us have no understanding of the world below the waves! The NZ Marine Studies Centre (University of Otago) and has been working for years to develop science engagement programmes to develop students’ science citizenship skills, address questions of environmental concern and support delivery of the science curriculum through local contexts.
Whether your school is close to the coast or not, our waterways are connected so we all have a role in looking after our coastal environment. During this workshop you will learn about methods to:
- observe and record environmental indicators using your senses and scientific tools
- record diversity and abundance of coastal species using a range of sampling methods.
These activities will hone students' observation skills, provide opportunities to collect data about their local environment, and use this knowledge to care for our moana.
This session will be valuable for both primary and secondary school teachers.
Click on the Register button on the top left to visit the Science Learning Hub website where you can register for this free webinar.
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