Adaptations
Science
Inquiry question: How do the structural and behavioural features of living things support survival?
These lessons will help students learn about adaptations of living things and the strategies they use to survive.
Students will practise the science skills of gathering information, communicating effectively and investigating scientifically.
To help we have enlisted the world-famous Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson’s Science Detective Agency.
Holmes, Watson and a few other interesting characters will help students learn in different ways.
Factors that shape places
Geography
Inquiry question: How do people interact with urban bushland?
This resource will help students understand the value of urban bushland. It contains sixteen activities with supporting videos and resources.
Students will use 360º images, create a field sketch, investigate virtual fieldwork, conduct a survey, create a catchment story and a digital poster and go on a sign hunt.
Fact sheets
This resource contains fact sheets that provide an overview of flora and fauna species found in the Field of Mars Reserve, surrounding areas and parts of NSW.
The text has been written to target Stage 2 students and is suitable for other stages.
Nature documentary
English
This is a draft learning resource and content may change.
This resource will help students understand the process in creating a short nature documentary. It contains 10 activities with supporting videos and resources.
Students will view nature documentary videos, learn the art of cinematography, script writing and video editing.
These activities can be used as prework for students participating in a Documentary in a day incursion or excursion.
Books
The books on this page are some of our favourite books. They can be used to support classroom teaching and learning, learning after an excursion or incursion and learning from home.
