Frog Features

Science and Technology

Overview

Frogs are among the most diverse animal groups.

Students will learn all about frogs during this interactive and highly enjoyable day of learning at your school. 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.

Inquiry questions

What are the features of frogs and how do these features help them to survive in their environment?

Why do different frogs have different features?

How can frogs and their habitat be protected?

Learning activities

Session 1 Photography

Discover the beauty of the natural world through the lens of a camera or iPad (supplied by Gibberagong). Photos are an effective tool to use to teach people about animals and nature. Learn techniques that will help you with your personal photography.

Session 2 Frog Games

Learn about ecological concepts relating to frogs through a range of fun and active games.

Session 3 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.

Sample timetable

Teacher information

Download the program flyer

Location	Your school
Cost	2024 DoE $15 per student - GST free 2024 Non-gov school cost $20 per student - GST free, minimum charge $600 per class.
Risk Assessments	View the sample risk assessment 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.

Syllabus outcomes and content

Science and technology K-6 Syllabus

Outcomes

A student:

> compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things ST2-4LW

Content

Survival of living things

Students:

describe how living things depend on each other and the environment to survive, for example (ACSSU073)

Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2017

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Frog Features

Science and Technology

Overview

Special Note

Inquiry questions

Learning activities

Session 1 Photography

Session 2 Frog Games

Session 3 Frog Workshop

Sample timetable

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

Teacher information

Download the program flyer

Syllabus outcomes and content

Science and technology K-6 Syllabus

Outcomes

Content

Related content

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Time	Class A	Class B	Class C
9.30am - 11.00am	Session 1	Session 2	Session 3
11.30am - 1.00pm	Session 3	Session 1	Session 2
1.30pm - 3.00pm	Session 2	Session 3	Session 1

Frog Features

Science and Technology

Overview

Special Note

Inquiry questions

Learning activities

Sample timetable

Teacher information

Syllabus outcomes and content

Related content

Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre

General enquiries

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