Australian National Curriculum at the Urrbrae Wetland
Science
The science curriculum as set out in the Australian National Curriculum,
aims to provide opportunities for students to develop an understanding of
scientific concepts, processes and practices with a strong emphasis on inquiry
based learning.
Here at the Urrbrae Wetland, we offer a broad range of activities with outcomes that coincide with achievement standards set out in the Australian Curriculum, especially in the areas of biological science and scientific inquiry skills.
The file below is a summary of how excursions to the Urrbrae Wetland can assist junior primary students to meet a number of science achievement standards, not to forget the seven general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities that are also covered though involvement of the described activities. The material below focuses specifically on the activities included in the “Wetland Detectives Program” for junior primary students.
An excursion to the Urrbrae Wetland is not meant to be a one off learning experience, but an integral part of a unit. To ensure all the achievements standards are met, it is important for teachers to conduct follow up activities in the classroom, which supports the learning undertaken during the excursion.
Here at the Urrbrae Wetland, we offer a broad range of activities with outcomes that coincide with achievement standards set out in the Australian Curriculum, especially in the areas of biological science and scientific inquiry skills.
The file below is a summary of how excursions to the Urrbrae Wetland can assist junior primary students to meet a number of science achievement standards, not to forget the seven general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities that are also covered though involvement of the described activities. The material below focuses specifically on the activities included in the “Wetland Detectives Program” for junior primary students.
An excursion to the Urrbrae Wetland is not meant to be a one off learning experience, but an integral part of a unit. To ensure all the achievements standards are met, it is important for teachers to conduct follow up activities in the classroom, which supports the learning undertaken during the excursion.
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The possibilities for learning experiences are only limited by your imagination and are by no means limited to the activities listed below. Activities can be developed for every age group in any learning area. To discuss more ideas or how you can meet a diverse range of cross curriculum needs detail please contact the Urrbrae Wetland Manager.