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Geology/Environmental Science: How Does Geology Influence Ecology & Biodiversity? With Dr John MacDonald From University of Glasgow
March 4 @ 11:10 - 11:55
In this Geology/Environmental Science session, Dr John MacDonald, Senior Lecturer in Anthropogenic Geomaterials in the School of Geographical & Earth Sciences at University of Glasgow, will run an interactive talk for students on How does geology influence ecology and biodiversity?
Have you ever wondered why different plants grow in different places? Or why some birds only nest on the ground in specific areas? A lot of this is due to geology. Geology has a major influence on ecology and biodiversity.
In this session we’ll discuss how different types of rocks with different chemical and physical properties create different ecological habitats. There are lots of different types of rocks, and so the Earth’s varied geology is what underpins biodiversity. As well as natural rocks, we’ll also discuss some exciting new research from students at the University Of Glasgow which shows how human activity is creating new types of rocks, and the opportunities and challenges this poses for wildlife.
Lecturer Profile: Dr John MacDonald
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: Aged 16+ pre-university students studying, or with a possible interest in studying, Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions about studying at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: