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
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 |
Teacher Information
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Location
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Your school
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Cost
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2023 DoE $15 per student - GST free
2023 Non-gov school cost $25 per student - GST free, minimum charge $575 per class.
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Risk Assessments
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coming soon
COVID
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| 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
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What to bring
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Backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes, mask.
Students wear reusable name tag and sports uniform.
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Adverse weather
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On days where the weather is unsuitable (see risk assessment), a Gibberagong staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangments.
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Medical notifications
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Notify Gibberagong EEC by completing and returning the medical form before the incursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.
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Syllabus outcomes and content
Science and technology K-6 Syllabus
Outcomes
A student:
> examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things ST3-4LW-S
Content
Growth and survival of living things
Students:
- describe how changing physical conditions in the environment affect the growth and survival of living things,
Adaptations of living things
Students:
- describe adaptations as existing structures or behaviours that enable living things to survive in their environment
- describe the structural and/or behavioural features of some native Australian animals and plants and why they are considered to be adaptations, for example:
- frogs
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
