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A Virtual Week in Canberra 2023 – Stories from the Safe (Stage 3)
What treasured crystals, fossils and rocks from space are held under lock and key in Geoscience Australia’s basement?
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
Join Geoscience Australia for this exclusive webinar that takes students behind the scenes to open the safe containing our most valuable specimens. We’ll explore fossils preserved in our national gemstone opal, reveal specimens that are out of this world and showcase other rare rocks, crystals and minerals and their stories.
You will need to view the session before midnight Friday September 22nd.
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Geoscience Australia, DART Learning
Event Details
Event Type
On Demand (available until: 22-Sep-2023 11:00PM)
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
FREE
Curriculum
Primary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Science and Tech » Working Scientifically and Design and Production » Earth and Space
Joining The Event
Technology and Materials Requirements
Reliable internet connection
Device to view event
Access to YouTube
Whiteboard if presenting to class
Pre Event Requirements
Background information for teachers: Information on Geoscience Australia’s Collection can be found here.
Post Event Requirements
Students may want to continue their exploration of our Collection by visiting our digital exhibit “Gems from the Safe“
If you have any queries please contact the provider
Name: Geoscience Australia
Phone: (02) 6249 9673
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ga.gov.au/education