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Primary Programs

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Sampling macro invertebrates




The Urrbrae Wetland offers a range of unique, outdoor activities aimed to engage primary aged students. The most popular activities are those centred around the scientific method and inquiry based learning such as "Testing Water Without Water". This gives the students the chance to roll up their sleeves and see the wonderful creatures that call the Urrbrae Wetland home.  Then, using their scientific inquiry skills are able to assess the quality of the water in the Urrbrae Wetland.  

There are many other activites available which are flexible and able to be adapted to suit your desired curruculum outcome, including:
                                                    

Ecology Activities
Habitiat surveys
Food webs / food chains
Threats to the wetland
Adaptations survival
Life cycles
Identification of organisms
 
who_eats_who_primary_school.pdf
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what_is_an_ecosystemconnections.pdf
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Water Testing
The Water cycle
Oxygen levels in the water
Chemicals in the environment
does_the_wetland_clean_the_water_primary_school.pdf
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how_does_the_urrbrae_wetland_work_primary.pdf
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Society and Environment
Indigenous use of wetlands
Mapping
Sustainability
Wetlands and tourism
what_if_you_had_to_live_here.pdf
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Images contained on some of these worksheets are courtesy of NRM Education.
More resources and activities can be found on their website http://www.nrmeducation.net.au/

To find out about any of the programs offered at Urrbrae Wetland and to make a booking,
contact the
Wetland Manager.
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