Bird life

Bird nest made by student from clay and sticks

Program

Bird life incursion provides your students an opportunity to 'spread their wings' outside to learn and play in the natural spaces within their school.

Students will learn all about birds through a series of hands-on, engaging activities that include building nests, making clay birds and searching for food.

By participating in these nature based activities the students will connect to the natural world whilst learning about their local school environment.

Learning intentions

Students are learning about:

the needs of birds
the features of birds
how can we look after birds in our area

Key information

Learning activities

Diving in with literature

Students will use the story “Waddle Giggle Gargle” by Pamela Allen to springboard into the world of birds and their needs.

Build a nest

Birds need nests to help complete their lifecycle. Students take on the role of the bird and create a nest using natural resources in the school grounds.

Clay play - make a bird

Using clay and natural resources, students make a small bird and some eggs to fit in their nest. This activity allows students demonstrate their knowledge of the external features of a bird.

Worm hunt

The early bird gets the worm! In this game, students get active to collect food to feed their baby bird.

Caring for birds

To finish this session, students will think about how they can help to care for the birds in their local area.

Suggested timetable

Time	Classes
9.30am - 11.00am	Class A and B
11.00am - 11.30am	Break 1
11.30am - 1.00pm	Class C and D
1.00pm - 1.30pm	Break 2
1.30pm - 3.00pm	Class E and F

*NOTE: Gibberagong staff can work within established school times on the day. Please contact the Centre to discuss.

Syllabus outcomes

Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus (2024)

Outcomes

STE-SCI-01 Identifies and describes characteristics of living things, properties of materials, and movement
STE-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations to collect data

Content

Living things have characteristics that help them survive in their environment

Describe how living things get air, water and energy to survive in their environment
Recognise that plants produce their own food, and animals need to find their food
Examine animal bodies, their body coverings, and how and what they eat
Pose questions to compare the characteristics of living things and non-living things

Living things and objects move in different ways

Observe, describe and categorise the ways in which living things move

Observations and questions initiate design and digital solutions

Understanding user needs inspires design and digital solutions

Examine designed structures that animals build to help them survive in their environment

Cost and details


Location	Your school
Cost	2025 DoE $15 per student - GST free 2025 Non-gov school cost $25 per student - GST free, minimum charge $750 per class.
Risk Assessments	A complete risk assessment will be sent upon confirmation.
Preparation	Please provide one learning space/classroom for all participating classes for the duration of the day. Please ensure the space has a smart board
What to bring	Backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes, mask. Students wear reusable name tag and sports uniform.
Adverse weather	On days where the weather is unsuitable (see risk assessment), a Gibberagong staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangments.
Medical notifications	Notify Gibberagong EEC by completing and returning the medical form before the incursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.