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Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre

Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre

Experience Engage Enable

Telephone02 9816 1298

Emailfieldofmar-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Adaptations

Adaptations excursion

Science and technology

Adaptations is a hands-on Stage 3 excursion that explores the structural and behavioural adaptations of our amazing Australian plants and animals. 

Students will explore the environments of the Field of Mars Reserve looking for clues of animal and plant adaptations. Students will gain new knowledge as they make inferences of their observations. 

Students will used specialised scientific equipment to conduct an in-depth investigation of the adaptations of invertebrates in an authentic lab setting.

Recommended maximum 4 classes per day.

A version of this program is available as a two hour incursion.

Location

  • Field of Mars Reserve