Let's Talk Science: Whales

02/05/2010 - 13:00
02/05/2010 - 15:00

Offered by: McGill student Marianne Marcoux through the Let's Talk Science program.  It's free!

When: Friday February 5th, 1-3pm - sign up by February 1st

Where: room 129, Centre Communidée

In this presentation/workshop, the students will learn about the biology of whales as well as conservation issues related to marine mammals.  A special emphasis will be placed on the narwhal.  The students will also discover and practice methods employed in the study of whales such as field clues for species identification, individual photo-identification and underwater sound analysis.  This activity involves a power-point presentation with several pictures and sounds as well as quizzes.

Language: English

Age range: we'll have two groups: 4-7 and 8-12

Signing up: This activity is limited to 10 kids per group.  Please use the sign up feature below or contact Sonya at (514) 845-5421.