Summary
The world is an amazing place where everything is interconnected, interdependent and dynamic!
Join Griffith University’s biodiversity experts who will showcase some of the fascinating natural systems that support all life on Earth and our collective wellbeing. From lifecycles of animal species to entire ecosystems that support them, students will be asked to think critically in ways that are necessary to create a more sustainable future.
Moderated by award winning science writer and presenter Bernie Hobbs this program is recommended for school students in Years 7-12.
WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD: Biodiversity and the Interconnectedness of Life is presented with Education Partner, QPAC.
FEATURING
Guy Castley
Guy Castley
Guy is a terrestrial ecologist passionate about conservation and the environment. He completed his postgraduate studies in South Africa working as an animal ecologist for South African National Parks before...
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Kimberly Finlayson
Kimberly Finlayson
Kimberly Finlayson is a marine biologist and ecotoxicologist, with expertise in sea turtles. She has worked with sea turtles for many years, investigating how chemical contaminants effect various aspects of...
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Fran Sheldon
Fran Sheldon
Professor Fran Sheldon is a river ecologist whose research explores the relationships between hydrology, physical geomorphology and ecology in river systems, particularly large dryland rivers including the Barwon-Darling River and...
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School Information
To book, complete the QTIX School Group Booking Request form.
If you have any questions, please phone a QTIX Groups Bookings Officer on (07) 3840 7466.
Please note the student to adult ratio – please see our Information for Schools page for details.
Visiting QPAC
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COVID-19
The health and safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers at the Queensland Museum and World Science Festival Brisbane is our priority. World Science Festival Brisbane events in 2022 will operate in line with Queensland Government public health measures. Festival attendees aged 16 years or over must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and show proof of vaccination (unless medically exempt) on entry to festival venues. Learn More
Supporting Learning Resources
In this resource you will examine a threatened Queensland animal, and create a Queensland Museum exhibit explaining why this species is threatened, and what you can do to help protect it.
Contains curriculum links to:
Years 4 – 9
Biology
In this resource you will explore how surface area and volume affect the productivity of corals, and how energy flows through a coral reef ecosystem.
Contains curriculum links to:
Years 9, 10
Biology
This video with Dr Paul Muir, Marine Biologist, Queensland Museum, demonstrates marine ecosystems in a real-world application.
Contains curriculum links to:
Years 6, 7, 9
Biology
Cost
$10 per student
Location
Playhouse, QPAC, Corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Age Recommendation
Years 7 - 12Session Times
Session Times
What A Wonderful World: Biodiversity And The Interconnectedness Of Life (years 7-12)
09 March 2022
60 mins 1:00pm
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