FREE - Introduction to the Great Barrier Reef

by Reef Authority (Australia)

Adult learners are welcome to join the Australian Government's lead educators to learn about corals as the building blocks of the Great Barrier Reef and the roles that various organisms play within the Reef community. Gain an understanding of the threats facing the Reef and appreciate simple actions you can take, regardless of where you live, to help protect the Reef and the animals that call it home. We’ll look to make this an engaging and interactive session, with lots of images and video content, and will welcome questions throughout the presentation. Bookings are open through April, May and June, commencing 5:30 PM onwards (US/Eastern time), Sunday to Thursday, inclusive. Please email your interest, with preferred date and start time to education@gbrmpa.gov.au.

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $0.00
By Request Premium: $0.00

FREE!

Length

60 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family Public Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

500

Primary Disciplines

Science, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Webinar
Zoom

Booking Information

This is a special event for adult learners.

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

There is no cancellation policy for this free virtual learning experience.

About This Provider

Reef Authority (Australia)

Townsville, Queensland
Australia

Wherever you are in the world, experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef through a Reef Education virtual learning experience. Transport your classroom 'down-under' to Townsville, North Queensland, Australia, and interact with our marine educators as your learn about the Reef. With a number of virtual learning experiences on offer, you are sure to find a program to suit your teaching and learning requirements. They are an exciting, stimulating and easy way to involve and engage students in learning about a variety of topics relating to the Great Barrier Reef.

Contact:
Craig McGrogan
education@gbrmpa.gov.au
+61747500754

Program Details

Format

1. Welcome and introduction to the Great Barrier Reef (size, diversity and cultural importance)
2. Introduction to corals as animals, their diversity and requirements for growth.
3. Introduction to other Reef creatures, their roles and relationships.
4. What are the threats to Coral Reef Ecosystems
5. Protecting the Reef: behaviours to reduce our contribution to climate change and marine debris,

Objectives

The Introduction to the Great Barrier Reef program provides participants with an opportunity to:
1. Learn about corals as the building blocks of the Reef
2. Learn about the role that various organisms play within the Reef community
3. Understand the importance of various symbiotic relationships
4. Learn about the main threats facing the Great Barrier Reef; and
5. Explore the simple actions that everyone can adopt to help protect the Great Barrier Reef.