Frog scientist

Students examining scats and writing on worksheets

Program

Frog scientist takes Stage 2 students on a journey into the fascinating world of frogs.

Students will learn all about frogs during this full day, interactive, highly enjoyable incursion. From meeting live frogs to learning about frogs through game play, your students will become frog experts by the days end.

Special Note

This program depends on the availability of staff from the Frog and Tadpole Society (FATS). Please provide a selection of dates when booking.

Learning intentions

Students are learning about:

the features of frogs and how these features help them to survive in their environment
the roles frogs play in a food chain, and how they depend on one another for survival
how frogs and their habitat can be protected

Key information

Learning activities

Session 1: Frog workshop

Meet a variety of different frogs and explore various adaptations of frogs, compare frogs to toads and learn all about tadpoles. Facilitated by a leading frog expert from the Frog and Tadpole Study group (FATS), you will become an expert on our local frogs by the end of this session.

Session 2: Frog food web games

Through interactive games, students will explore the complex feeding relationships that keep ecosystems in balance. They’ll investigate how frogs are interconnected with other parts of the ecosystem, and what happens when one part of the web is disrupted. This fun, active session helps students grasp big ecological ideas in a memorable way.

Session 3: Tracks and scats

Students become nature detectives, learning how to identify animals by the clues they leave behind. By examining tracks and scat samples, they’ll discover which creatures live in an area with the frogs, what they eat, and what animal may be causing frog numnbers to decline.

This activity sharpens observation skills and reveals how scientists study elusive wildlife without ever seeing the animals themselves.

Suggested timetable

Time	Class A	Class B	Class C
9.30am	Session 1	Session 2	Session 3
10.30am	Break 1
11.00am	Session 3	Session 1	Session 2
12.00pm	Break 2
12.30pm	Session 2	Session 3	Session 1
1.30pm	Finish

*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

ST2-SCI-01 uses information to investigate the solar system and the effects of energy on living, physical and geological systems
ST2-DAT-01 uses and interprets data to describe patterns and relationships

Content

Living things depend on energy and materials to survive

Describe the relationship between habitat, ecosystem and environment
Observe and describe living and non-living things in a habitat
Describe ways in which plants and animals depend on each other for survival
Describe ways in which plants and animals depend on each other for survival

Cost and details


Location	Your school
Cost	2026 DoE $15 per student - GST free 2026 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 the following school areas: one learning space/classroom for all participating classes for the duration of the day an outdoor space (basketball court/oval) for the games
Adverse weather	On days where the weather may unsuitable, 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.