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Celebrate our Reefs

There are a great series of FREE virtual excursions with Reef Education from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority coming up. World Turtle Day is on 23 May, World Environment on 6 June and World Oceans Day on 8 June. There is something for everyone.

Close up of a Turtle for World turtle day
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Turtle Connections Let’s celebrate World Turtle Day, 2024. Join our marine educators to gain an understanding of the biology and adaptations of sea turtles. Using examples from our aquarium’s Turtle Hospital, we will examine the impacts of marine debris and look at how sea turtles are affected by other human threats worldwide and what actions are being taken to help protect sea turtle populations.

Thursday 23 May at 1.30pm AEST

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Friday 24 May at 8:00am AEST

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Ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef Celebrate World Environment Day with educators from Reef ED to learn about the diversity of ecosystems found within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and beyond. Discover some of the iconic wildlife that can found within these ecosystems, and how they are all interconnected. We’ll consider some of the threats facing these environments, and what we can all do locally and globally to help reduce these impacts.

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Wednesday 5 June at 9.30am AEST

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Thursday 6 June at 8:00 am AEST

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Introduction to the Great Barrier Reef In recognition of World Oceans Day, Reef ED are shining the spotlight on the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem. 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 importance of various relationships between organisms such as corals and their symbiotic algae, and anemones and anemonefish. Explore the simple actions that you can take regardless of where you live, to help protect the Great Barrier Reef and the animals that call it home.

Great Barrier Reef
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Wednesday 12 June at 1:00 pm AEST

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Thursday 13 June at 8.00am AEST

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The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority acknowledges the continuing sea country management and custodianship of the Great Barrier Reef by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tradition Owners whose rich cultures, heritage values, enduring connections and shared efforts protect the Reef for future generations.

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Coastcare Week 2021

Coastcare Week 2021 is about discovering what you can do to help protect our coasts and marine environments. Virtual Excursions Australia has a range of FREE programs to provide learners access to educational content to achieve this goal.

Where the rivers meet the sea

Explore of the interactions between the land and sea. Eighty-five percent of Australians live within 50km of the coast. This session looks at the waste that washes downstream in our catchments, the impacts it has on our estuaries, wetlands and coastal areas where the rivers meets the sea.

Mangroves on Georges River Sydney
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Deep Blue Oceans

Dive into the science of the sea with Fizzics Education. Explore the physical factors that determine life underwater and along our coastlines.

Amanda scuba diving
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Marine Life

Take a journey beneath the waves with Karen from Australian Environmental Education to explore Australia’s amazing marine life. Discover different marine habitats and the animals that live there.

Clockwise: male White’s seahorse, stars and stripes puffer, mourning cuttlefish and common stingaree
© John Turnbull
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How to conduct a beach survey

Recognise Coastcare Week by learning how you can conduct a beach survey. Our coasts are impacted by our actions on land. Rubbish and microplastics can be found washed up on almost every Australian beach. Join Karen from Australian Environmental Education to learn more about micro plastics and how to conduct a beach survey.

Detail of hands holding colander with microplastics on the beach
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Coastcare Week is about working together to care for our coastal and marine environments. Find out more about the Impacts on plastics in our oceans.

Impacts of plastics Coastcare pack

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Virtual Excursions with Sydney Jewish Museum

The Sydney Jewish Museum is Virtual Excursions Australia’s newest content provider. The Sydney Jewish Museum is an institution that gives history a voice through collecting and preserving historic objects, commemorating and educating, with a mission to challenge visitors’ perceptions of morality, social justice, democracy and human rights. 

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History LIVE: Behind the scenes with a curator

Have you ever wondered about all the different artefacts in a museum? Did you know that not all of them are on display at the same time? Behind the scenes, many more artefacts are waiting to tell their stories.

Wednesday 17 November at 2 – 3pm

FREE

Stage 3 & 4 school students

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Discovering Chanukah for Primary Students

Ever wondered about the Jewish festival of Chanukah? What do the candles represent and what is a dreidel? Candles, dreidels and even fried foods are all important parts of the Jewish festival of lights, Chanukah! This year Chanukah, which is celebrated over 8 nights, will begin in late November.

Thursday 25 November at 2pm

FREE

History – Stage 1 & 2: Community and Remembrance

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Digital program and online resources

Sydney Jewish Museum has a range of program to engage your students virtually in an interactive workshop. Benefit from the expertise and experience of our team of educators to create an engaging, thought-provoking experience for your students.

Find out more about these programs

Online resources

The Sydney Jewish Museum offers free curriculum-linked teaching resources underpinned by rigorous research and expert subject knowledge. Discover a range of lesson plans, videos, worksheets and activities available for you to download and incorporate into your classroom.

Many of our resources offer a sneak peak behind the scenes of the Museum to discover a range of case studies, videos, objects and images that will help you bring history to life for your students.

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Children’s Week

Virtual Excursions Australia has a range of FREE programs for Children’s Week 2021. Children’s Week celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood.

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Natural Disasters

A hands-on science workshop where we investigate all manner of natural disasters and the science behind them.

Under the Sea

Take a journey beneath the waves to explore Australia’s amazing marine life. Discover different marine habitats and the animals that live there. 

Liquid Nitrogen Show

A “super cool” science show where we freeze things, explode things and explore just what happens when objects are rapidly cooled or heated.

Fascinating Frogs

Did you know that there are 240 species of frogs found across Australia? Find out how you can identify the frogs in your local area.

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Children’s Week celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood.

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ClickFest 2017

ClickFest is an annual video conferencing festival run in November each year. ClickFest is an exciting initiative from education organisations across Australia. It highlights the diversity and scope of video conferences available to schools across Australia. Sessions are delivered free or at reduced cost to schools, providing a great opportunity for teachers to give it a go.

Topics and programs will vary over the month long video conferencing festival to provide flexibility for teachers and students. Each day multiple sessions will be available on a variety of topics from content providers around Australia.

Wednesday 8 November

ClickFest – Minibeast Magnified

Time: 10:00

ClickFest – Minibeast Magnified

Time: 11.00
Overview: Minibeast Magnified explores the exciting and diverse world of invertebrates. Students will learn how to identify common groups of invertebrates and why they are important. The workshop is designed to provide information and skills that will enable you and your students to conduct an invertebrate survey in your school.

ClickFest – Geology Rocks

Time: 13:00

ClickFest – Geology Rocks

Time: 14:00
Overview: The Geology Rocks video conference will look at the dynamic earth forming processes. Students will learn about the layering of lava flows, see if rocks float and learn how to make a gas and find out about the rock cycle. You will also see real specimens and there will be opportunities to ask questions.

Thursday 9 November

ClickFest – Why Frogs Count

Time: 14:00

Overview: Australia has over 240 species of native amphibians, all of which are frogs. Frogs play a key role in many food webs, both as predators and as prey. By observing frog populations, we can get a good indication of the condition of the environment as frogs are sensitive to environmental change. At present, frog populations are declining all around the world.

Friday 10 November

ClickFest – Why Frogs Count

Time: 13:00

Overview: Australia has over 240 species of native amphibians, all of which are frogs. Frogs play a key role in many food webs, both as predators and as prey. By observing frog populations, we can get a good indication of the condition of the environment as frogs are sensitive to environmental change. At present, frog populations are declining all around the world.

Tuesday 14 November

Lessons live from the 1880s school house 

Time: 14:00

Overview: Don’t let your students miss out on this special opportunity to go back to the 1880s for a ‘lesson from the past’ in this live event at Rouse Hill Schoolhouse. The Schoolhouse was built in the 1880s and is set up as it would have looked when it was 19th century classroom. The students will meet their 1880s schoolmistress, Miss Fox, and participate a typical 19th century lesson based on the syllabus of the time. The class will sing the national anthem, God Save the Queen and the lesson will include elocution, arithmetic using an abacas and a drawing session.

Wednesday 15 November

ClickFest – Geology Rocks

Time: 10:00

ClickFest – Geology Rocks

Time: 11:00

Overview: The Geology Rocks video conference will look at the dynamic earth forming processes. Students will learn about the layering of lava flows, see if rocks float and learn how to make a gas and find out about the rock cycle. You will also see real specimens and there will be opportunities to ask questions.

ClickFest – Fascinating Fossils

Time: 13:00

Overview: Fossils are fascinating reminders of life in ancient times and provide a window into the past. They can also reveal an amazing amount of information about extinct species and the ancient world. Step inside the shoes of a palaeontologist to use fossil material and modern animals to reconstruct some extinct Australian animals.11

Thursday 16 November

ClickFest – Fascinating Fossils

Time: 09:30

ClickFest – Fascinating Fossils

Time: 10:30

Overview: Fossils are fascinating reminders of life in ancient times and provide a window into the past. They can also reveal an amazing amount of information about extinct species and the ancient world. Step inside the shoes of a paleontologist to use fossil material and modern animals to reconstruct some extinct Australian animals.11

ClickFest – Minibeast Magnified

Time: 12.30

ClickFest – Minibeast Magnified

Time: 13:30

Overview: Minibeast Magnified explores the exciting and diverse world of invertebrates. Students will learn how to identify common groups of invertebrates and why they are important. The workshop is designed to provide information and skills that will enable you and your students to conduct an invertebrate survey in your school.

Thursday 23 November

ClickFest – Why Frogs Count

Time: 13:00

ClickFest – Why Frogs Count

Time: 14:00
Overview: Australia has over 240 species of native amphibians, all of which are frogs. Frogs play a key role in many food webs, both as predators and as prey. By observing frog populations, we can get a good indication of the condition of the environment as frogs are sensitive to environmental change. At present, frog populations are declining all around the world.

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Earth Science Week 2017

Earth Science Week 2017 is on soon. Join in from October 8-14, 2017 and celebrate the theme “Earth and Human Activity.” This year’s event, the 20th annual Earth Science Week celebration, promotes awareness of what geoscience tells us about human interaction with the planet’s natural systems and processes.

Tuesday 10 October

ANMM Inspiring Stories Marc-Andre Bernier: Head Underwater Archaeology
Time: 14:00
Join the ANMM us for an engaging Inspiring Stories where students will have the opportunity to listen to and question Marc-Andre about his experiences and life as an archaeologist.

Wednesday 11 October

Earth Science Week – Fascinating Fossils
Time: 10:00
Fossils are fascinating reminders of life in ancient times and provide a window into the past. They can also reveal an amazing amount of information about extinct species and the ancient world. Step inside the shoes of a palaeontologist to use fossil material and modern animals to reconstruct some extinct Australian animals.

Earth Science Week – Fascinating Fossils
Time: 11:00
Fossils are fascinating reminders of life in ancient times and provide a window into the past. They can also reveal an amazing amount of information about extinct species and the ancient world. Step inside the shoes of a palaeontologist to use fossil material and modern animals to reconstruct some extinct Australian animals.11

Earth Science Week – Geology Rocks
Time: 13:00
The Geology Rocks video conference will look at the dynamic earth forming processes. Students will learn about the layering of lava flows, see if rocks float and learn how to make a gas and find out about the rock cycle. You will also see real specimens and there will be opportunities to ask questions.

Earth Science Week – Geology Rocks
Time: 14:00
The Geology Rocks video conference will look at the dynamic earth forming processes. Students will learn about the layering of lava flows, see if rocks float and learn how to make a gas and find out about the rock cycle. You will also see real specimens and there will be opportunities to ask questions.

Thursday 12 October

Earth Science Week – Geology Rocks
Time: 10:00
The Geology Rocks video conference will look at the dynamic earth forming processes. Students will learn about the layering of lava flows, see if rocks float and learn how to make a gas and find out about the rock cycle. You will also see real specimens and there will be opportunities to ask questions.

Earth Science Week – Geology Rocks
Time: 11:00
The Geology Rocks video conference will look at the dynamic earth forming processes. Students will learn about the layering of lava flows, see if rocks float and learn how to make a gas and find out about the rock cycle. You will also see real specimens and there will be opportunities to ask questions.

Earth Science Week – Fascinating Fossils
Time: 13:00
Fossils are fascinating reminders of life in ancient times and provide a window into the past. They can also reveal an amazing amount of information about extinct species and the ancient world. Step inside the shoes of a palaeontologist to use fossil material and modern animals to reconstruct some extinct Australian animals.

Earth Science Week – Fascinating Fossils
Time: 14:00
Fossils are fascinating reminders of life in ancient times and provide a window into the past. They can also reveal an amazing amount of information about extinct species and the ancient world. Step inside the shoes of a palaeontologist to use fossil material and modern animals to reconstruct some extinct Australian animals.

 

 

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SciFest 2017

The SciFest video conferencing festival is in August and provides a great link to National Science Week. Now in it’s fouth year SciFest is a great opportunity to engage your students in a variety of science workshops and events.

Monday 14 August

Scifest ANMM Inspiring Stories Lloyd Godson “The man who has lived underwater!” and the search for the Super corals!
Time: 10:00
Overview: Lloyd Godson is an ambassador for ocean exploration committed to encouraging more young Australians to undertake STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) studies and careers. He is also no stranger to marine expeditions. He has spent a total of one month living underwater, propelled himself through the Greek islands in a human-powered submarine and holds the Guinness World Records for the most electricity generated by pedalling underwater.

Tuesday 15 August

SciFest: Great Moments in Science with Dr Karl
Time: 09:30
Overview: Join Australia’s science legend Dr Karl for a whirlwind of scientific explanations and bizarre facts. If you like science dished up with a big serving of humour then don’t miss this opportunity to see Dr Karl live! Get the scoop on the latest research and discoveries.

Tuesday 22 August

SciFest – Minibeast Magnified
Time: 10:00
Overview: Minibeast Magnified explores the exciting and diverse world of invertebrates. Students will learn how to identify common groups of invertebrates and why they are important. The workshop is designed to provide information and skills that will enable you and your students to conduct an invertebrate survey in your school.
SciFest – Minibeast Magnified
Time: 11:00
Overview: Minibeast Magnified explores the exciting and diverse world of invertebrates. Students will learn how to identify common groups of invertebrates and why they are important. The workshop is designed to provide information and skills that will enable you and your students to conduct an invertebrate survey in your school.
SciFest – Geology Rocks
Time: 13:00
Overview: The Geology Rocks video conference will look at the dynamic earth forming processes. Students will learn about the layering of lava flows, see if rocks float and learn how to make a gas and find out about the rock cycle. You will also see real specimens and there will be opportunities to ask questions.
SciFest – Geology Rocks
Time: 14:00
Overview: The Geology Rocks video conference will look at the dynamic earth forming processes. Students will learn about the layering of lava flows, see if rocks float and learn how to make a gas and find out about the rock cycle. You will also see real specimens and there will be opportunities to ask questions.

Thursday 24 August

SciFest – Fantastic Frogs
Time: 13:00
Overview: Australia has around 200 species of native amphibians, all of which are frogs. Frogs play a key role in many food webs, both as predators and as prey. By observing frog populations, we can get a good indication of the condition of the environment as frogs are sensitive to environmental change. At present, frog populations are declining all around the world.
SciFest – Fantastic Frogs
Time: 14:00
Overview: Australia has around 200 species of native amphibians, all of which are frogs. Frogs play a key role in many food webs, both as predators and as prey. By observing frog populations, we can get a good indication of the condition of the environment as frogs are sensitive to environmental change. At present, frog populations are declining all around the world.

Wednesday 30 August

SciFest – Minibeast Magnified
Time: 09:30
Overview: Minibeast Magnified explores the exciting and diverse world of invertebrates. Students will learn how to identify common groups of invertebrates and why they are important. The workshop is designed to provide information and skills that will enable you and your students to conduct an invertebrate survey in your school.
SciFest – Minibeast Magnified
Time: 10:30
Overview: Minibeast Magnified explores the exciting and diverse world of invertebrates. Students will learn how to identify common groups of invertebrates and why they are important. The workshop is designed to provide information and skills that will enable you and your students to conduct an invertebrate survey in your school.
SciFest – Geology Rocks
Time: 13:00
Overview: The Geology Rocks video conference will look at the dynamic earth forming processes. Students will learn about the layering of lava flows, see if rocks float and learn how to make a gas and find out about the rock cycle. You will also see real specimens and there will be opportunities to ask questions.

SciFest – Geology Rocks
Time: 14:00
Overview: The Geology Rocks video conference will look at the dynamic earth forming processes. Students will learn about the layering of lava flows, see if rocks float and learn how to make a gas and find out about the rock cycle. You will also see real specimens and there will be opportunities to ask questions.

Thursday 24 August

SciFest – Fantastic Frogs
Time: 13:00
Overview: Australia has around 200 species of native amphibians, all of which are frogs. Frogs play a key role in many food webs, both as predators and as prey. By observing frog populations, we can get a good indication of the condition of the environment as frogs are sensitive to environmental change. At present, frog populations are declining all around the world.
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SciFest – Fantastic Frogs
Time: 14:00
Overview: Australia has around 200 species of native amphibians, all of which are frogs. Frogs play a key role in many food webs, both as predators and as prey. By observing frog populations, we can get a good indication of the condition of the environment as frogs are sensitive to environmental change. At present, frog populations are declining all around the world.

 

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NAIDOC Week 2017

This year the theme for NAIDOC 2017 is ‘Our Languages Matter’ focusing on the importance, richness and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages. Before European settlement there were over 250 unique Aboriginal Language groups with over 600 dialects. Today only around 120 of those languages are still spoken and many are at risk of being lost as Elders pass away. 

Language is more than just a means to communicate, it is a way maintaining cultural practice and passing on knowledge to future generations. Europeans could not see the value of Indigenous language and enforced the use of the English language. Aboriginal people were forbidden to speak in their languages, punished, and even removed from their families and traditional land.

Join the Australian National Maritime Museum, Australian Museum, Museum of Applied Arts and Science, NRL and Royal Botanic Gardens for a variety of video conferences for NAIDOC Week.

20 June

NAIDOC week ANMM Unlocked: Unlock Water and Indigenous people

Time: 10:00

To celebrate NAIDOC week Indigenous our Programs curator and special guest Uncle Terry will discuss this year’s NAIDOC theme – Our Languages Matter – celebrating the unique and essential role that Indigenous languages play in cultural identity, linking people to their land and water and in the communication of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, spirituality and rites, through story and song.

NAIDOC week ANMM Unlocked: Unlock Water and Indigenous people

Time: 11:30

To celebrate NAIDOC week Indigenous our Programs curator and special guest Uncle Terry will discuss this year’s NAIDOC theme – Our Languages Matter – celebrating the unique and essential role that Indigenous languages play in cultural identity, linking people to their land and water and in the communication of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, spirituality and rites, through story and song.

NAIDOC week ANMM Unlocked: Unlock Water and Indigenous people

Time: 14:00

To celebrate NAIDOC week Indigenous our Programs curator and special guest Uncle Terry will discuss this year’s NAIDOC theme – Our Languages Matter – celebrating the unique and essential role that Indigenous languages play in cultural identity, linking people to their land and water and in the communication of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, spirituality and rites, through story and song.

NAIDOC week ANMM Unlocked: Unlock Water and Indigenous people

Time: 10:00

To celebrate NAIDOC week Indigenous our Programs curator and special guest Uncle Terry will discuss this year’s NAIDOC theme – Our Languages Matter – celebrating the unique and essential role that Indigenous languages play in cultural identity, linking people to their land and water and in the communication of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, spirituality and rites, through story and song.

NAIDOC week ANMM Unlocked: Unlock Water and Indigenous people

Time: 11:30

To celebrate NAIDOC week Indigenous our Programs curator and special guest Uncle Terry will discuss this year’s NAIDOC theme – Our Languages Matter – celebrating the unique and essential role that Indigenous languages play in cultural identity, linking people to their land and water and in the communication of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, spirituality and rites, through story and song.

NAIDOC week ANMM Unlocked: Unlock Water and Indigenous people

Time: 14:00

To celebrate NAIDOC week Indigenous our Programs curator and special guest Uncle Terry will discuss this year’s NAIDOC theme – Our Languages Matter – celebrating the unique and essential role that Indigenous languages play in cultural identity, linking people to their land and water and in the communication of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, spirituality and rites, through story and song.

Pre-NAIDOC week Dreamtime astronomy Stages 2 and 3

Time: 09:00

Celebrate NAIDOC week 2017 with an astronomical experience from the Boorong clan of the Wergaia language group (Vic) and be inspired by their sky knowledge and lore. Shared stories about Warring (The Milky Way), Bunya (Gamma Crucis in the Southern Cross) and the Nurrumbunguttia (Old spirits whose campfire smoke became the Milky Way) demonstrate a deep understanding and relationship with the sky that is shared across Australia’s diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

NAIDOC – Our Languages Matter

Time: 13:00

This video conference explores the impacts on the loss of Indigenous languages and the importance of language and language revitalization. Students will also learn some words in the Gadigal, Dharawal and Dharug Langauges from the local Aboriginal Peoples of the Sydney area.

Pre-NAIDOC week Dreamtime astronomy Stages 2 and 3

Time: 13:30

Celebrate NAIDOC week 2017 with an astronomical experience from the Boorong clan of the Wergaia language group (Vic) and be inspired by their sky knowledge and lore. Shared stories about Warring (The Milky Way), Bunya (Gamma Crucis in the Southern Cross) and the Nurrumbunguttia (Old spirits whose campfire smoke became the Milky Way) demonstrate a deep understanding and relationship with the sky that is shared across Australia’s diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Aboriginal Language for Jarjums – NAIDOC

Time: 14:00

Your students will learn and practice Aboriginal language skills in this special video conference for NAIDOC week from the Royal Botanic Gardens. Join  Aboriginal Education Officers in an exploration of Country, as we learn Aboriginal perspectives using traditional Wiradjuri, Barkandji and Cadigal language as an interpretation to fun learning of identifying country, plants, animals, people and objects.

Pre-NAIDOC week Dreamtime astronomy Stages 2 and 3

Time: 09:00

Celebrate NAIDOC week 2017 with an astronomical experience from the Boorong clan of the Wergaia language group (Vic) and be inspired by their sky knowledge and lore. Shared stories about Warring (The Milky Way), Bunya (Gamma Crucis in the Southern Cross) and the Nurrumbunguttia (Old spirits whose campfire smoke became the Milky Way) demonstrate a deep understanding and relationship with the sky that is shared across Australia’s diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

NAIDOC – Our Languages Matter 

Time: 13:00

This video conference by the Australian Museum explores the impacts on the loss of Indigenous languages and the importance of language and language revitalization. Students will also learn some words in the Gadigal, Dharawal and Dharug Langauges from the local Aboriginal Peoples of the Sydney area.

Pre-NAIDOC week Dreamtime astronomy Stages 2 and 3

Time: 13:30

Celebrate NAIDOC week 2017 with an astronomical experience from the Boorong clan of the Wergaia language group (Vic) and be inspired by their sky knowledge and lore. Shared stories about Warring (The Milky Way), Bunya (Gamma Crucis in the Southern Cross) and the Nurrumbunguttia (Old spirits whose campfire smoke became the Milky Way) demonstrate a deep understanding and relationship with the sky that is shared across Australia’s diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

NAIDOC Week: Our Language Matters- NRL Learn

Time: 13:30

Join the NRL Community team as we celebrate NAIDOC Week, as the key message is Our Language Matters we will be talking about the Indigenous Culture and Meanings. As we have our Teacher who works with us Kalinda Bolt, she will be running an Indigenous session which will involve the kids to join in.

NAIDOC Week: Our Language Matters- NRL Learn

Time: 14:00

Join the NRL Community team as we celebrate NAIDOC Week, as the key message is Our Language Matters we will be talking about the Indigenous Culture and Meanings. As we have our Teacher who works with us Kalinda Bolt, she will be running an Indigenous session which will involve the kids to join in.

NAIDOC – Our Languages Matter

Time: 13:00

This video conference by the Australian Museum explores the impacts on the loss of Indigenous languages and the importance of language and language revitalization. Students will also learn some words in the Gadigal, Dharawal and Dharug Langauges from the local Aboriginal Peoples of the Sydney area.

NAIDOC – Our Languages Matter

Time: 13:00

This video conference by the Australian Museum explores the impacts on the loss of Indigenous languages and the importance of language and language revitalization. Students will also learn some words in the Gadigal, Dharawal and Dharug Langauges from the local Aboriginal Peoples of the Sydney area. 

Aboriginal Language for Jarjums – NAIDOC

Time: 14:30

Your students will learn and practice Aboriginal language skills in this special video conference for NAIDOC week from the Royal Botanic Gardens. Join  Aboriginal Education Officers in an exploration of Country, as we learn Aboriginal perspectives using traditional Wiradjuri, Barkandji and Cadigal language as an interpretation to fun learning of identifying country, plants, animals, people and objects.

 

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Clean Up Australia

Get ready for Clean Up Australia Day with a series of video conferences from the Australian Museum and Australian National Maritime Museum.

Since 1992, school communities across Australia have demonstrated their support for caring for the environment through participating in Schools Clean Up Day.

So far 2,223 primary schools and 1,119 youth groups have removed rubbish from locations right across the country.

Tuesday 28 February

Meet Clean Up Australia Co Founder Kim McKay

Time: 09:30

Overview: Find out more about Clean Up Australian Day with Kim McKay AO. Kim McKay co-founded Clean Up Australia with Ian Kiernan in 1990 following the highly successful Clean Up Sydney Harbour which she helped…

Clean Up Australia – Catchment Health

Time: 13:00

Overview: Find out how you can get involved in Clean Up Australian Day. The Catchment Health video conference explores how rubbish impacts our freshwater and marine environments. This session looks at the importance of catchments and how everything we do on land has impacts downstream.

Clean Up Australia – Catchment Health

Time: 14:00

Overview: Find out how you can get involved in Clean Up Australian Day. The Catchment Health video conference explores how rubbish impacts our freshwater and marine environments. This session looks at the importance of catchments and how everything we do on land has impacts downstream.

Wednesday 1 March 

Clean up Australia Day Where do you think it goes?

Time: 10:00

Overview: What are you doing for Clean up Australia Day? Join Professor Pufferfish and field agent Greene McClean as they investigate what happens to the rubbish we leave behind. If it finds its way into our drains and waterways it can affect our wildlife and our environment.

Clean up Australia Day Where do you think it goes?

Time: 11:30

Overview: What are you doing for Clean up Australia Day? Join Professor Pufferfish and field agent Greene McClean as they investigate what happens to the rubbish we leave behind. If it finds its way into our drains and waterways it can affect our wildlife and our environment.

 Clean Up Australia – Catchment Health

Time: 13:00

Overview: Find out how you can get involved in Clean Up Australian Day. The Catchment Health video conference explores how rubbish impacts our freshwater and marine environments. This session looks at the importance of catchments and how everything we do on land has impacts downstream.

Clean up Australia Day Where do you think it goes?

Time: 14:00

Overview: What are you doing for Clean up Australia Day? Join Professor Pufferfish and field agent Greene McClean as they investigate what happens to the rubbish we leave behind. If it finds its way into our drains and waterways it can affect our wildlife and our environment.

Thursday 2 March

Clean up Australia Day Where do you think it goes?

Time: 10:00

Overview: What are you doing for Clean up Australia Day? Join Professor Pufferfish and field agent Greene McClean as they investigate what happens to the rubbish we leave behind. If it finds its way into our drains and waterways it can affect our wildlife and our environment.

Clean up Australia Day Where do you think it goes?

Time: 11:30

Overview: What are you doing for Clean up Australia Day? Join Professor Pufferfish and field agent Greene McClean as they investigate what happens to the rubbish we leave behind. If it finds its way into our drains and waterways it can affect our wildlife and our environment.

Clean Up Australia – Catchment Health

Time: 13:00

Overview: Find out how you can get involved in Clean Up Australian Day. The Catchment Health video conference explores how rubbish impacts our freshwater and marine environments. This session looks at the importance of catchments and how everything we do on land has impacts downstream.

Clean up Australia Day Where do you think it goes?

Time: 14:00

Overview: What are you doing for Clean up Australia Day? Join Professor Pufferfish and field agent Greene McClean as they investigate what happens to the rubbish we leave behind. If it finds its way into our dr…

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What’s on in 2017

SciFest showcases science across Australia

It’s been a great year for video conferencing and 2017 will be even bigger. In 2016 Virtual Excursions Australia delivered events for NAIDOC Week, SciFest, Earth Science Week and ClickFest. These events brought content providers from across Australia and created engaging learning experiences.

DART Connections once again delivered the popular Premiers Reading Challenge series reaching over 10,000 students. Author Andy Griffiths had 100 schools and 5000 students joining via video conference and was DART Connections biggest event yet!

Virtual Excursions Australia also delivered 2 live streaming events for Dinosaur Day that can be viewed though the Virtual Excursions Australia YouTube Channel

2017 is going to be even bigger with Virtual Excursions Australia hosting the following event throughout the year.

Clean Up Australia Day Video Conferencing 27 February – 3 March 2017

Get ready for Clean Up Australia Day with a series for video conferences. Since 1992, school communities across Australia have demonstrated their support for caring for the environment through participating in Schools Clean Up Day.

So far 2,223 primary schools and 1,119 youth groups have removed rubbish from locations right across the country.

Teachers Resources 

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Curriculum Spotlight Video Conferencing 3 – 7 April and 26 – 28 April 2017

Video Conferencing providers from across Australia will provide a overview on their content. Find out how these organisation can help you throughout 2017.

NAIDOC Week Video Conferencing and Live Streaming Dates 19 – 30 June 2017

NAIDOC Week is held in the first week of July. It is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society.

This years theme is Our Languages Matter and highlights the importance, resilience and richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. Our Languages Matter celebrates the unique and essential role that Indigenous languages play in cultural identity, linking people to their land and water and in the transmission of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, spirituality and rites, through story and song.

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SciFest Video Conferencing and Live Streaming Dates 1 – 31 August 2017

SciFest video conferencing festival provides a great link to National Science Week. Now in it’s forth year SciFest is a great opportunity to engage your students in a variety of science workshops and events.

National Science Week is on 12–20 August

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Earth Science Week Video Conferencing Festival Dates 9 – 13 October 2017

Earth Science Week is celebrated from 8-14 October 2016. “Earth and Human Activity.” is the international theme of Earth Science Week 2017. The 20th annual Earth Science Week celebration, promotes awareness of what geoscience tells us about human interaction with the planet’s natural systems and processes.

Earth Science Week is an international celebration initiated and hosted by the American Geosciences Institute, promoting the importance of the geosciences to the community

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ClickFest Video Conferencing Festival Dates 1 – 30 November 2017

ClickFest is an annual video conferencing festival run in November each year. ClickFest is an exciting initiative from education organisations across Australia. It highlights the diversity and scope of video conferences available to schools across Australia. Sessions are delivered free or at reduced cost to schools, providing a great opportunity for teachers to give it a go.

Topics and programs will vary over the month long video conferencing festival to provide flexibility for teachers and students. Each day multiple sessions will be available on a variety of topics from content providers around Australia.

Dinosaur Day Video Conferencing and Live Streaming on 6 November 2017

The Australian Museum launches the 2017 ClickFest Video Conferencing Festival with Winny the Muttaburrasaurs. Winny Saurs a life size Muttaburrasaurs dinosaur puppet will take you on a journey to explore her world, transporting you back 100 million years into Cretaceous.

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