Natural History Museum Live link
The Natural History Museum is in London, UK
The Darwin Centre is a new space for science research at NHM
Museum Scientists carry out fieldwork
There are 300 scientists at the Museum. What do you think these types of science mean?
Zoology Mineralogy
Paleontology
Entomology
Botany
You are taking part in a live link with NHM. A scientist will explain their research, with a presenter
Research your scientist and plan questions Email them to videoconferencing@nhm.ac.uk 7th Nov Forensic Entomology (16+) Scientist:Martin Hall 14th Nov Mosquitoes in disease transmission Scientist:Shelley Cook 16th Nov Human Evolution- what can South African Fossil Evidence tell us? A live stream at 1430-1500 GMT 21st Nov Forensic Anthropology (16+) Scientist:Heather Bonney 28th Nov Copepods and subterranean habitats Scientist:Geoff Boxshall 12th Dec Forensic Entomology (16+) Scientist:Amoret Whitaker
During the session • The session is 12-12.40 • Connect from 11.30 to test you can see and hear. •
You will get a call during this time to check.
• If there are any problems, ring 0207 942 6593 to call the Attenborough studio • During the session, Tom will name your school and say hello. • If Tom asks questions of the audience, please contact us to give your answer: videoconferencing@nhm.ac.uk • Email in any questions to
After the session Take part in scientific research for yourself: OPAL habitat surveys Tree Survey Visit the Darwin Centre – use ‘A day in the life of a scientist’ You could even make your own Nature Live event! We would like to see your work: Email videoconferencing@nhm.ac.uk
Questions?