Aim
Explore the Australian bush and discover the living and non-living things that make it a dynamic, interconnected place.
Big idea
Living and non-living things are interconnected in the Australian bush.
Program details
Venue:
Amaroo Centre Grounds (Kleinton)
Duration: 9.30am–2.30pm
Availability: Term 1, 2, 3, 4
Supervision: Visiting teacher and support staff
Student experiences
- Connect with nature through sensory exploration and close observation of the bushland.
- Become bushland explorers as you walk through Amaroo, observing and investigating the natural environment.
- Compare the life cycles of local plants and animals using specimens, puzzles and hands-on exploration.
- Create an Australian creature from clay, drawing on observations of the features and characteristics of local animals.
- Reflect on the living and non-living elements of Country and the relationships that connect them.
Curriculum link
Year 3