


Science: Living World
Students will explore three different ecosystems and compare the features and adaptations that enable the living things to survive where they do. The importance of sustainable use of environments and Aboriginal land management practices will be examined. Students will also be learning through play with active games about adaptations and survival.
Bobbin Head
It is recommended that this program be undertaken on a low tide day to enable the students to observe the crabs.
How do physical conditions affect the survival of living things?
How do the structural and behavioural features of living things support survival?
Students will visit the mangrove forest to learn about the physical conditions of the mangrove ecosystem before investigating the adaptations the plants have to survive in the wet, saline conditions.
On low tide days, the students will be able to observe crabs that live on the mudflats to determine their structural and behavioural features.
During a bush walk, the students will consider the physical conditions of the dry sclerophyll forest. This will lead into an exploration of the adaptations of plants and animals found there. Students will also learn about bushfires and the adaptations of plants to these conditions.
Students will also visit cultural sites to learn about Aboriginal land management practices and how they used their vast knowledge of the plants and animals to change the physical conditions using fire.
Students will contrast the physical conditions of the rainforest to the other two ecosystems. Students will focus on the Powerful Owl and its adaptations for surviving in this environment. This will include an animal forms activity, enabling students to empathise with the animal.
After lunch, students will further develop their understanding of adaptations through game play that focuses on the interactions between organisms and the environment.
NOTE: Variations to timetable based on specific location
Time | Classes A,B | Classes C,D |
10.00am | Acknowledgement of Country, Welcome, Overview of | |
10.10am | Morning Tea | |
10.30am | Mangrove Investigation | Predator/Prey Game |
11.30am | Dry Forest Investigation Rainforest investigation |
Mangrove Investigation |
12.30pm | Lunch | |
1.00pm | Predator/Prey Game | Dry Forest Investigation Rainforest investigation |
2.00pm | Conclusion and depart |
Excursion locations | Bobbin Head |
Bus access map | Map for access to venue will be sent with the confirmation Please ensure you print a copy and provide to the bus driver on the morning of the excursion. |
Cost | 2023 DoE $15 per student - GST free 2023 Non-gov school cost $25 per student - GST free, minimum charge $575 per class. NOTE: National Parks entry is $1.10 per student in addition |
Risk Assessments | |
Social Stories | Bobbin Head |
Supporting Resources |
Student activities (coming soon) |
What to bring | Backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes, mask. Students wear 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 excursion. 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
Students:
Adaptations of living things
Students:
- salt on mangrove leaves
- large eyes of owls
- eyes of crabs
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