Dinosaur Dynamics & Dinosaur Locomotion

Dinosaur Dynamics has been designed for Years 5-6 high ability students. Palaeontologist and PhD Candidate, Tim Richards,  from the University of Queensland will lead an exciting presentation followed by a Q&A session.   The theme will be what clues do Palaeontologists use to establish how particular dinosaurs moved.  A short break will then be followed by an engaging hands-on session where students, acting as junior Palaeontologists, will evaluate a series of clues including fossil evidence and the comparative movement of modern day creatures.

NOTE: There are limited tickets available.  Only ONE ticket of up to 25 high ability students per school for each event.

Date: Thursday 24th August 2023
Time: Session 1: 10.00 am – 12.00pm
OR
Session 2: 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Year Level: 5-6
Venue: Video Conference
Maximum number per school: 20

Program
Two identical sessions are run on the day. Select either the morning or afternoon session.
Session 1
10.00am – 10.45am Dinosaur Dynamics Presentation by Tim Richards with Q & A session
10.45am – 11.00am Break time
11.00am – 12.00pm Dinosaur Locomotion interactive hands-on session
Session 2
1.00pm – 1.45pm Dinosaur Dynamics Presentation by Tim Richards with Q & A session
1.45pm – 2.00pm Break time
2.00pm – 3.00pm Dinosaur Locomotion interactive hands-on session

Note on Materials: Students will need a pen. Student handouts will be sent prior to the event.


Featured Experts

Tim Richards: palaeontologist and PhD candidate in the ‘Dino Lab’ at the University of Queensland.

Tim Richards is a palaeontologist and PhD candidate in the ‘Dino Lab’ at the University of Queensland. His research focusses on the diversity and flight biomechanics of Australian Pterosaurs – giant flying reptiles that once ruled the skies over Australia some 100 million years ago.
Tim is also an acting graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and loves telling stories. He now combines his two worlds as a Science Communicator. He is passionate about all things science – from ancient creatures that once roamed the Earth to evolution and cutting-edge genetics.
When he’s not in the lab or digging up bones in the outback, Tim enjoys travelling with his family to places he’s never been. He loves exploring and trying to figure out the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of everything he sees.