Join our education team and special guests for regular free webinars created specifically for students!
Our webinars are delivered over Zoom and require internet access and a computer to access.
Upcoming Webinars
Tuesday 6 August, 2pm AEST*
Australia as a Nation: Waves of Migration (Year 6)
Using primary and secondary sources from the museum’s collections, we’ll examine Australia’s migration from Federation until today, sharing personal stories and treasured artefacts of migrants from post-war Europe, ten-pound poms, Vietnamese refugees, and more.
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Thursday 8 August, 2pm AEST *
1770: Cook’s Endeavour (Year 4)
Discover why Cook, Banks and the crew of HMB Endeavour embarked on a momentous voyage around the world and consider the impacts of this voyage on First Nations people.
SCIENCE WEEK
Tuesday 13 August, 1pm AEST *
Ocean Life Quiz (Years 3 – 6)
How much do you know about life under the sea?
From science to sustainability, kelp forests to coral reefs, camouflage to categorisation, we'll test your knowledge of your favourite ocean creatures and discover some quirky facts about them along the way!
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Tuesday 13 August, 2pm AEST *
Our Ocean, Our Future (Years 3 – 6)
The ocean is a unique, irreplaceable environment that is home to many living things. This session builds on UNESCO’s ocean literacy principles to help students understand why the ocean is important for all life on Earth.
We’ll discuss the pollution problem facing our ocean, learn about real life examples of sustainability and brainstorm achievable ways to help the ocean in our everyday lives.
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BOOK WEEK
Monday 19 August, 2pm AEST *
Pirate characters: creative writing workshop (Years 3 - 6)
In this guided writing workshop, students will develop a motley crew of pirate characters, ready for adventures on the high seas. Students will build rich character profiles for their crew members and develop a distinctive voice for their pirates as they experiment with vocabulary and dialogue.
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Tuesday 20 August, 2pm AEST*
Oceans at night with Dr Vanessa Pirotta (Years K - 2)
Join wildlife scientist and author Dr Vanessa Pirotta to hear her beautiful new picture book Oceans at Night.
Settle in and explore the wonderful world under the waves, and see what animals do from sunset to sunrise. From penguins to sharks, giant squid and plankton, discover the fascinating after-dark lives of ocean creatures.
Oceans at Night showcases the beauty and wonder of life below the sea, so dive deep and discover what happens while you sleep!
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Wednesday 21 August, 2 pm AEST *
Shipwrecked! Creative writing workshop (Years 3 - 6)
Inspired by the drama and turmoil of real shipwreck tales, this step-by-step workshop will guide students in writing their own adventure story. Students will use sensory writing to respond to shipwreck artefacts from the museum's collections, learn about the hyperbole involved in sailor's sea stories and begin the composition of an imaginative fictional text.
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Thursday 22 August, 2pm AEST *
Author talk with Jackie French (Years K - 4)
Join author, ecologist and part-time wombat Jackie French as she shares the inspiration behind her picture book The Turtle and the Flood (illustrated by Danny Snell).
As Jackie shares this beautiful story, find out how animals like Myrtle the turtle can predict flood and drought and how we can help to prevent dangerous floods in the future. We'll also learn how Jackie finds inspiration from nature and history, and turns real life into captivating fiction.
Students will have the opportunity to ask Jackie their questions before and during the Zoom, and hopefully spot some native animals* from the window of Jackie's writing studio! (*Wildlife sightings not guaranteed).
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Friday 23 August, 11am AEST *
Meet author/illustrator Jess McGeachin (Years 3-6)
Join author and illustrator Jess McGeachin as he shares his books Deep, Lost and Kind, which celebrate the wonder of the natural world.
Peek into Jess' sketchbook to see his creative process in action, and see how he grows the seed of an idea into a published book! Grab a pencil and paper to draw along as Jess demonstrates how to draw one of our favourite ocean creatures.
Students will have an opportunity to ask Jess their questions before and during the Zoom.
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HISTORY WEEK
Tuesday 10 September, 2pm AEST *
1770: Cook’s Endeavour (Year 4)
Discover why Cook, Banks and the crew of HMB Endeavour embarked on a momentous voyage around the world and consider the impacts of this voyage on First Nations people.
BOOK
Thursday 12 September, 2pm AEST *
Australia as a Nation: Waves of Migration (Year 6)
Using primary and secondary sources from the museum’s collections, we’ll examine Australia’s migration from Federation until today, sharing personal stories and treasured artefacts of migrants from post-war Europe, ten-pound poms, Vietnamese refugees, and more.
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TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY
Thursday 19 September, 10am AEST *
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Join us on September 19th for a swashbuckling session where you can interact with the museum’s resident pirate Grognose Johnny.
Learn the lingo, discover tales of the high seas, and ask all your burning questions to our seasoned pirate guest. Whether you’re a landlubber or a seasoned sailor, this workshop promises fun and excitement for all ages.
Don’t miss your chance to live the pirate life, if only for a day. Arrr, see you there!
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*All times are in local Sydney time (AEST) unless otherwise stated. Students from other states are encouraged to join.
If you have any questions please email our team at bookings@sea.museum at least 2 days before the session.
