PREP & YEAR 1 - Term 1 Only
PREP - HALF DAY PROGRAM - 2 classes max/day
AM session or PM sessions
YEAR 1 - FULL DAY PROGRAM - 2 classes max/day
9.15am–2.00pm
Curriculum Links
- Science
- HASS (Geography)
- English
- Sustainability
High Impact Pedagogies
- Real-life forest context
- Story and drama
- Investigation
Through story, nature connection and investigation students develop a deep connection to the endangered bilby and identify values and actions for caring for them and the environment.
Students will be able to:
- understand why Bilby's and their habitat are special and how to care for them.
- understand the needs of living things.
- identify external features of plants and animals.
- undertake scientific inquiry through understanding and using their senses.
Overview of day
Learning comes alive as students are first immersed into a desert scene at Bunyaville EEC where the story begins. The students are invited to take part in a bilby burrow experience where the problem they have to solve becomes evident. The story pulls them into the forest where they actively participate in hands-on activities guiding exploration, connection, problem solving and care for the environment. The adventure concludes back at the Centre with a special encounter from a forest friend and students gaining an understanding of advocating for endangered animals and the environment.
(P.S. Don't show them the Bilby – keep it a surprise for the students.)