Pterosaurs: Giants of the Skies has been designed for Years 3-4 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 Pterosaurs who were the giants of the skies flying above the Eromanga inland sea. A short break will then be followed by an engaging hands-on session where students will investigate and compare the mythological concept of a dragon with fossil evidence.
NOTE: There are limited tickets available. Only ONE ticket of up to 25 high ability students per school for each event.
| Date: | Wednesday 28th February 2024 |
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| Time: | Session 1: 10.00 am – 12.00pm OR Session 2: 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm |
| Year Level: | 3-4 |
| Venue: | Video Conference |
| Maximum number per school: | 25 |
| Session 1 | |
| 10.00am – 10.45am | Pterosaurs: Giants of the skies Presentation by Tim Richards with Q & A session |
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| 10.45am – 11.00am | Break time |
| 11.00am – 12.00pm |
Dragonstem an interactive hands-on session
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| Session 2 | |
| 1.00pm – 1.45pm | Pterosaurs: Giants of the skies Presentation by Tim Richards with Q & A session |
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| 1.45pm – 2.00pm | Break time |
| 2.00pm – 3.00pm |
Dragonstem an interactive hands-on session
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Note on Materials: A STEM-in-a-box kit of materials will be sent free of charge and a student handout will be sent prior to the event.
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.