Stage 1 incursions | Years 1–2 | Field of Mars EEC
Stage 1 (S1) incursions from Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre bring environmental and sustainability learning to your school for Year 1 and 2 students. These curriculum-aligned Creative Arts and Science and Technology incursions use stories, digital technologies and hands-on activities to explore Australian animals, life cycles and caring for local environments in familiar classroom and playground settings.
Creative Arts incursions
Nature’s gift incursion
Stage 1 | Creative Arts
A creative arts and digital technology incursion where students use iPads and natural materials to create visual artworks or digital pieces inspired by patterns, textures and colours found in nature.
Science and Technology incursions
Animals animated incursion
Stage 1 | Science and Technology
A digital science incursion where students explore animal features and movements, then use animation tools on iPads to bring animals to life and show how they move and behave.
Life cycles incursion
Stage 1 | Science and Technology
A hands-on incursion where students investigate life cycles of invertebrates, observe real specimens or models, and sequence the stages of growth and change.
Schoolyard safari incursion
Stage 1 | Science and Technology
A hands-on incursion where students investigate invertebrates found in school gardens and use iPads to survey living things on a photo walk.
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Check dates and book a Stage 1 incursion with Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre.
Learning resources
Find online lessons, social stories and program preparation materials.
Flora and fauna fact sheets
Read our animal, plant and habitat fact sheets for use in the classroom or at home.