Magic Forest - Australia

(Years 1-3)

Students participate in a roleplay using puppets and costumes to explore the basic needs of our native species and threats to their survival. Students will discover that protecting trees ensures that forests stay magical places for both animals and people. 

Duration: 45 minutes.

Curriculum Links
Science as a Human Endeavour | Science Inquiry Skills
Science Understanding (Biological Sciences)
Geographical Knowledge and Understanding | Geographical Inquiry Skills.

Teacher Support Pack (PDF)

Student Activity Sheets (PDF)

Who Am I?

(Years K-3)

In this fun and interactive experience students discover the identity of a mystery creature by comparing animal groups and their coverings. An understanding of classification gives students a better appreciation of biodiversity within animal groups.

Duration: 45 minutes.

Curriculum Links
Science as a Human Endeavour | Science Understanding
(Biological Sciences) | Science Inquiry Skills

Teacher Support Pack (PDF)

Student Activity Sheets (PDF)

Bush Party

(Years K-2)

After hearing an original story, children explore the Australian Bushwalk wearing colourful native animal costumes. Students report back on how our native species meet their basic needs for survival and identify actions they can take to help conserve our bushland habitats.

Duration: 45 minutes.

Curriculum Links
Science as a Human Endeavour | Science Inquiry Skills
Science Understanding (Biological Sciences)
Geographical Knowledge and Understanding | Geographical Inquiry Skills.

Teacher Support Pack (PDF)

Student Activity Sheets (PDF)

Magic Rainforest - Asia

(Years 1-3)

Students participate in a roleplay using puppets and costumes to explore the basic needs of Asian Rainforest species and threats to their survival. Students will discover that protecting trees ensures that rainforests stay magical places for both animals and people.

Duration: 45 minutes.

Curriculum Links
Science as a Human Endeavour / Science Inquiry Skills
Science Understanding (Biological Sciences)
Geographical Knowledge and Understanding / Geographical Inquiry Skills.

Teacher Support Pack (PDF)

Student Activity Sheets (PDF)

Discovering Australia: English as an Additional Language

(Suitable for EAL students of all ages)

Duration 45 minutes

Students will discover Australian animals through hands-on activities and learn what makes our animals so unique. Plenty of opportunity for both group discussion and photos.

Duration: 45 minutes.

Teacher Support Pack (PDF)

Zoo Fest

(Years K-6)

Celebrate the end of the school year Zoo style! Like a true wildlife detective, join us at Zoo Fest to follow the clues to learn all about the tracks and traces that animals leave. Through a series of activities and games, students will not only become more attune to evidence in nature that tells about resident animals in the wild, but also how it takes a team to save wildlife.