Term 1 only
Prep—half-day program (maximum of 2 classes)
AM session or PM session
Year 1—full-day program (maximum of 2 classes)
9.15am-2.00pm
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.
Program outline
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).