Shazia Waheed

Subject(s):

Science, Geography

Curriculum Strands:

Natural environments (Geography), Environmental awareness and care (Geography/Science), Living things (Science)

Counties catered for:

Cork, Kerry, Waterford

Classes catered for:

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th

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Shazia Waheed is a qualified marine biologist and zoologist with a passion for sharing her knowledge and experiences of the ocean and Ireland’s wildlife. She has worked in science communication and outreach with primary schools in Cork City and county since 2016, with Lifetime Lab @ Old Cork Waterworks, delivering ocean themed workshops as part of the Explorers Education Programme and also SEAI sustainable energy workshops. Shazia has designed and partaken in many activities and stands for science events over the years including SeaFest, Cork Carnival of Science, and Cork Science Festival.

As a keen snorkeller, birdwatcher, moth-trapper, fossil collector and amateur photographer, Shazia has a wide knowledge base on most aspects of Ireland’s natural history and loves to share her wildlife experiences. She is a firm believer that children should experience nature from a young age so they develop an appreciation and sense of responsibility for our environment, as she did herself growing up. Students will be guided in their search for and interpretation of nature within schools grounds or other local habitats, such as a woodlands, ponds, streams or seashores. In addition, Shazia brings natural history to the classroom from both above and below the water through her videos, photos and specimen collection, while also keeping children engaged with games and quizzes.

Testimonials

• "We spent the first half of the day at the beach learning about marine life and their habitats. Then we concluded the day at the school where Shazia shared more information about marine life. It was a practical and hands-on learning experience. Shazia had a great manner and rapport with the children. It was a fantastic day!" - Ballycroneen National School, Cork

• "Shazia was a very friendly and informative speaker. We would definitely have her back again." - Scoil Chlochair Mhuire, Cork

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• "This is a brilliant programme." - Scoil n nÓg, Cork

• "Ar fheabhas ar fad! Bheadh an Gaeilge go hiontach dá mbeadh sé ag aon chuairteoir eile arís" - GS Mhuscraí, Cork

• "We really enjoyed the visit from Shazia. She was very knowledgeable and shared great information with the children. The children loved being outside and seeing the hedgerows first hand rather than talking about it in the class rooms. All of the children from 2nd to 6th loved her visit" - Liscarroll National School, Cork

• "Excellent!" - St Joseph's Convent NS, Limerick

• "We were delighted to have Shazia visit. She structured the lessons to suit each class level. Excellent speaker and very good with the children. Activities provided were excellent. Very professional." - Ballinadee NS, Cork

• "The three classes really enjoyed Shazia'a visit. She was very knowledgeable and engaging. She gave some great advice on how to re-wild some of our outdoor garden too." - St. Mary's NS, Cork

• "It was very good." - Knocknagree NS, Cork