Frog lab HPGE program

Learning activities

Frog expert workshop
Students will undertake an exciting hands-on workshop led by a visiting frog expert. In this session, they will observe and learn about live native frog specimens, exploring fascinating features such as adaptations, calls, life cycles, and the vital role frogs play in wetland ecosystems. The workshop encourages deep questioning and scientific curiosity, offering students a unique opportunity to interact directly with a specialist in the field of herpetology and gain insight into real-world science careers.

Habitat walk 
Students embark on a guided habitat walk through the bushland and water environments of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Along the way, they investigate the key elements of frog-friendly habitats, including shelter, moisture levels, vegetation, and the presence of predators or pollution. As they observe the landscape, students reflect on the impacts of human activity and consider how habitat quality influences frog populations in the wild.

Water quality testing
In this practical, science-focused activity, students become field scientists as they test water samples from a local creek using real scientific equipment. They then link their findings to the needs of amphibian species, gaining insight into the connections between environmental conditions and biodiversity.

Sample timetable

NOTE: Variations to timetable based on specific location, group size and weather