Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre

Wonder, Engage, Inspire

Telephone02 9457 8245

Emailgibberagon-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au

S3 Frog adaptations incursion

Frog scientist label

Frog adaptations incursion

NEW Science and Technology K-6 syllabus

Book Now

The new Frog adaptations incursion takes Stage 3 students on a journey into the fascinating world of frogs.

Aligned with the new K–6 Science and Technology syllabus, students will learn all about frogs during this full day, interactive, highly enjoyable incursion.

From meeting live frogs to learning about frog adaptations 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.

Frog
student taking photos

Inquiry questions

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

Why do different animals, including frogs, have different adaptations?

How can frogs and their habitat be protected?

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 adaptations games

Through interactive games, students will explore the different adaptations frogs have evolved. This fun, active session helps students grasp how different animals, including frogs, rely on adaptations to survive and thrive in their environment.

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.

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

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

 

Location

Your school

Cost

2025 DoE $20 per student - GST free

2025 Non-gov school cost $25 per student - GST free, minimum charge $750 per class.

Risk Assessments

View the sample risk assessment

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

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.

Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus (2024)

Knowledge of our world and beyond inspires sustainable solutions

Outcomes

A student:

> Uses evidence to explain how scientific knowledge can be used to develop sustainable practices ST3-SCI-01

> Interprets data to support explanations and arguments ST3-DAT-01

Content

Living things may change over millions of years, in response to their environments

  • Observe behavioural and structural adaptations of plants and animals, and suggest how these may help them survive in their environments

Creating written texts in Science and Technology

Outcome

A student:

> Creates written texts to communicate understanding of scientific and technological concepts and processes ST3-CWT-01

Content

Creating written explanations of concepts and processes supports understanding of Science and Technology

  • Use compound and complex sentences and labelled diagrams to create a text that explains a process, concept or investigation

 

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, 2024

Related content

Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre

General enquiries

CallGet directionsMail

Follow us

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders, past, present and emerging and acknowledge our Aboriginal Elders and knowledge holders who have helped us to understand the special connection Aboriginal Peoples have with the land.

Copyright for this website is owned by the State of New South Wales through the Department of Education. For more information go to http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/footer/copyright.