Exploring Evolution at the Zoo. Workshop 1: The Unity and Diversity of Life – A Ramble Through the Zoo.

Practical strategies for teaching evolution through observation and key insights into Darwin's groundbreaking ideas.
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$285 per workshop
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Hagar Lis brings an interdisciplinary perspective to science education, with a PhD in biogeochemistry and over a decade of dedication to teaching and learning. Her journey into science education began ten years ago, igniting a passion for making science accessible, engaging, and thought-provoking. Hagar specializes in bringing science to life through hands-on activities that encourage critical thinking and delve into the nature of science. Her workshops are designed to enrich teaching practices, offering practical tools that are adaptable to diverse classroom settings. With extensive experience in teacher development, Hagar inspires educators to foster curiosity, deepen understanding, and promote critical inquiry, creating meaningful connections between scientific concepts and the real world.  
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Part of a series of immersive workshops set in the zoo, combining exploration, observation, and discussion to bring evolutionary concepts to life.

Discover how natural selection shapes the remarkable diversity of life.

  • Highlights: Begin with an engaging play-based activity on natural selection, followed by a thought provoking tour of zoo exhibits showcasing unity and diversity in nature.
  • Takeaways: Practical strategies for teaching evolution through observation and key insights into Darwin’s groundbreaking ideas.

OTHER WORKSHOPS in the ‘Zoo Series’

Workshop 2: The Art of Deception and Desire – Mimicry and Sexual Selection

Workshop 3: Becoming Human – Tracing Our Evolutionary Roots

Exploring Evolution at the Zoo. Workshop 1: The Unity and Diversity of Life – A Ramble Through the Zoo.

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we are a team of scientists and science communicators
WE DO FIELD WORK THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO ANYONE ​

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Some of the things we talk about
2025 After Dark aquaculture asteroids astronomy bees biodiversity biosecurity birds bugs bush citizen science climate change Conservation earthquakes Ecology fossils freshwater freshwater ecology geography geology intelligence international security kaitiakitanga Kapiti Macroinvertebrates marine life marine pests identificaiton Mars Matariki Moana Moon Native Plant Restoration nature Navigation NCEA oceans Papa Taiao Earthcare Paua rocks space Underwater drone upcoming Wairarapa water quality

We grew up outside, connected with the nature and believe that our kids should go outside too.

Here, at Field-based STEM, we are all working as a big team. Tap into our collective expertise.  

"Unlike scientific community programmes that are expensive and require lots of investment, field work is done by individuals and is accessible to anyone. The skills gained during field work open up a huge area for everyone undertaking it."

Tony Jones, Founder Tweet