PROPOSED MONTH-BY-MONTH THEMES FOR IYB 2010



3607790381000ZooClubTERM ONE PROGRAMME20 January – 24 March 2018DatesTopicActivitiesDuration20 January 2018ZooClub DayPractical Animal HusbandryBecome an animal keeper for the day by helping zoo staff at the farmyard and selected bird aviaries, animal kitchen and Seals.09h00 – 11h0027 January 2018ZooClub workshopMembers will be introduced to SWOT analysis to review and reflection on previous and current project ideas and also engage in the preparation for the certificate function and be allocated roles.13h00 – 14h003 – 4 February 2018Certificate FunctionZooClub Presentations15h00 – 16h00Opening CampOpen invitation to JNC and ZooClub members to attend the camp. (Free). Purpose of the camp orientation, induction and mapping a way forward.15h00 (Saturday) – 09h00 (Sunday)10 February 2018ZooClub MeetingElection of new ZooClub 2018 committee09h00 – 12h00Project TeamsAn overview and introduction of ZooClub projects will be presented to members i.e. Bushveld Mosaic, Eskom Expo, WESSA, Walter Sisulu EE and MiniSASS.13h00 – 14h0017 February 2018School Support Programme Grade 10 Life Science Classes and Maths Grade 11 lessons.09h00 – 12h00World Pangolin DayGrade 7, 8 and 9 will raise awareness to the general public about the endangered species, which are the Pangolins in the form of pledges.09h00 – 14h0024 February 2018School Support ProgrammeGrade 10 maths classes and Life Science for grade 11 lessons.09h00 – 12h00ZooClub DayPractical Animal HusbandryBecome an animal keeper for the day by helping zoo staff at the farmyard and selected bird aviaries, animal kitchen and Seals.(grade 7, 8 and 9)09h00 – 12h003 March 2018School Support ProgrammeGrade 7,8 and 9 maths lessons09h00 – 12h00Citizen Journalism All ZooClub members in grade 10 and 11 can participate in preparation for WESSA by investigating animals in different sections at the Zoo.10 March 2018Eskom ExpoWorkshop(All ZooClub members)Join us for the first workshop to get this valuable project going! Don’t miss this opportunity of becoming a scientist.09h00 – 14h0017 March 2017Maths ClassesGrade 11 Maths and Grade 10 Life Sciences lessons. 09h00 – 14h00Project PreparationsGrade 7, 8 and 9 will be engaged in the preparations for their selected projects09h00 – 14h0024 March 2018Night at the MuseumRevision maths and life science lessons for all09h00 – 14h00Environmental Days to be celebrated by ZooClub members 2018World Pangolin Day17 February 2018 (Saturday)International Day for Biological Diversity (Gorilla and Sungazer)22 May 2018 (Tuesday)Nelson Mandela Day18 July 2018 (Wednesday)World Elephant Day12 August 2018 (Sunday)International Vulture Awareness Day01 September 2018World Rhino Day22 September 2018 (Saturday)World Animal Day04 October 2018 (Thursday)African Penguin Awareness DayOther Important DatesNZG Internal ExpoJuly 2018WESSA National Environmental Quiz - Regional & NationalMay and July 2018Northern Gauteng Eskom Expo for Young ScientistAugust 2018Bushveld Mosaic / Pilanesberg Environmental InterpretationSeptember 2018Kids-to-Parks - Kruger National ParkDate to be confirmedImportant Information:WESSA National Environmental Quiz:This annual competition for Grade 10 and 11 learners is coordinated by WESSA and Mondi. The WESSA Share-net Hands-On Series and the Enviro Fact sheets are used as a base for the quiz, as well as general knowledge on environmental issues.?Regionally the ZooClub competes with schools coordinated by the Walter Sisulu Environmental Centre in Mamelodi, while the national quiz is held at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Pietermaritzburg. The quiz is exciting, informative and age appropriate to involve teenagers.Qualifying criteria for ZooClub members to participate:Attendance of workshop and other activities on the Animal KingdomParticipation in the miniSASS projectParticipate in the Regional Environmental QuizPresent a project at the NZG internal expoComplete a project for Eskom ExpoAttend as many ZooClub activities as possible.Northern Gauteng Eskom Expo for Young Scientists:The Eskom Expo for Young Scientists is a science fair where learners have an opportunity to show others their projects about a scientific investigation. Learners can discuss their work with judges, teachers and learners from other schools, with parents and with other interested people. By participating in the Expo, learners increase their awareness of the wonders of science, add to their knowledge and broaden their scientific horizon.For more information: criteria for ZooClub members to participate:A well thought-of individual topic for plete the project according to Eskom Expo requirementsPresent the project at the NZG internal expoQuality assurance to select best project for expo will be applied Attend as many ZooClub activities as possible.Bushveld Mosaic / Pilanesberg Environmental Interpretation:Bushveld Mosaic is a course for curious, fun-loving yet serious, passionate or career-minded nature enthusiasts. The group of students annually need to complete a communication practical at Pilanesberg Nature Reserve by engaging with the ZooClub. ZooClub members will be exposed to different habitats i.e. wetlands, rocky slopes, grasslands and eroded areas and will learn more about soil types, vegetation and animals occurring in those habitats.Qualifying criteria for ZooClub members to participate:Participation at Eskom ExpoParticipate in the Regional Environmental Quiz Participation in the miniSASS projectAttendance of workshop and other activities on the Animal Kingdom Attend as many ZooClub activities as possible.miniSASS Project:Be a citizen scientist! Participate in South Africa’s river monitoring programme by analysing the water quality of the Zoo’s Apies River. Collect water, identify the creatures in it and upload the information on a website to be available across the country. Also learn more about the trends and the status of our river on a continuous basis.For more information: Qualifying criteria for participate are listed below:Open for all ZooClub members-762001778000 ................
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