Stage 1/2 - Curious Creatures “Up Close!”
Science/Geography
Program Overview
Students conduct an investigation of a Penrith Lakes habitat and make and record their observations identifying animals, links between them and their environment. Evidence will be collected over the course of the day to answer the inquiry question, "Is Penrith Lakes a good place for animals to live?"
Focus
Science Focus Area
Stage 1: Investigations of changes provide knowledge and understanding.
Sub-strand - Living Systems
Geography Focus Area
Stage 1: People are connected to places and groups
Sub-strand - People show their connection to places using geographical information
Program Activities
Please Note: This program can run in 2 sessions between recess/lunch, subject to schools bell times
- Maximum 60 Students per session.
Key Syllabus Outcomes
- ST1-SC1-01 measures and describes changes in living things
- ST1-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations and information
- ST1-DAT-01 collects, represents and uses data
- HS1-GEO-01 describes ways people connect to and care for places
Key Content
- Collect data about the variety of living things in a local habitat, group them and justify the grouping.
- Investigate how seasonal patterns influence behaviour and appearance of living things
- Describe the features of the Penrith Lakes area
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