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.
This program depends on the availability of staff from the Frog and Tadpole Society (FATS). Please provide a selection of dates when booking.
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?
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.
Learn about ecological concepts relating to frogs through a range of fun and active games.
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.
NOTE: Gibberagong staff can work within established school times on the day. Please contact the Centre to disucss.
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 |
Location |
Your school |
Cost |
2023 DoE $15 per student - GST free 2023 Non-gov school cost $25 per student - GST free, minimum charge $575 per class. |
Risk Assessments |
coming soon |
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. |
A student:
> examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things ST3-4LW-S
Growth and survival of living things
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Adaptations of living things
Students:
- frogs
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