Marine biology discovery days

Marine Biology Fun Days as a part of International Oceans Week, June 2 – 8. Marine Biology researchers will lead students through a four-session series of marine discovery over three days, June 6-8 in the Faculty of Science.

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Sessions include a marine touch tank, live dissections of squid and fish, observation of the aquarium room and Q&A from scientific scuba drivers.
Faculty of Science fun and discovery days are offered in a variety of subjects including: physics, chemistry, math, psychology & neuroscience and marine biology.
Fun and discovery days are open to pre-registered Nova Scotia Grade 6 – 12 educators. Activities are hands-on and educational.
Dalhousie is a world leader in oceans research and the international headquarters for the Ocean Tracking Network (OTN). Oceans Week that happens together with United Nations World Oceans Day on June 8, will educate and celebrate the opportunity oceans research bring to our environment, economy and culture.
More information about fun and discovery days are available at www.science.dal.ca of by contacting Theresa Myra at (902) 494-6448 or theresa.myra@dal.ca

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“The experience is unique because our programs are unique. We have world class facilities and programs like the Aquatron and the Ocean Tracking Network; nothing in this country can compare,” John Batt, Aquatron manager.
“The Fun and Discovery Days is an opportunity for students and teachers to visit the Faculty of Science, participate in interactive, educational and hands-on activities that assist teachers in meeting their curriculum outcomes,” Theresa Myra, school outreach coordinator for the Faculty of Science at Dalhousie.
"Dalhousie's Fun Days is an excellent opportunity to immerse children in the world of science by showing them fun and innovative ways in which science is cool! It was great that the students could enjoy science in ways that we cannot produce at a junior high level.” Joy Noseworthy, junior high teacher at Uniacke District School who brought her classes to Physics Fun Days held earlier in May.