Dive into Marine Biology and Explore Life Beneath the Ocean
by Anita Thomas
Description
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a marine biologist? This workshop brings the ocean to life! You'll learn how marine biologists study sea creatures, ecosystems, and the challenges facing our oceans today. Through interactive activities, real-world examples, and hands-on investigations, you'll discover how scientists explore reefs, track marine animals, and protect marine habitats. Whether you're curious about a career in marine science or simply love the ocean, this workshop will inspire you to dive deeper into the wonders of the sea.
Topics covered:
Topics covered:
- Who I am and what I do.
- An explanation of my book and what a marine biologist does.
- Share some stories about fascinating marine creatures and ocean facts.anita
- Talk about current marine issues and what people are doing to protect our oceans.
- Participate in a monitoring activity with a simple dataset (eg. Species counts) and learn about basic analysis and discuss interpretation of findings and what the data means.
- Get some tips if you would like to become a marine biologist.
Details
Audience
Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary
Duration
60 minutes
Requirements
Laptop/PC to connect a PowerPoint presentation. Author will bring USB stick, personal laptop. File in PC format. A microphone where there will be more than 50 students in a space. Printed worksheet for participants and something to write with.