The+National+Zoo+and+Aquarium

1/ Please follow the link to see the wiki on the National Zoo and Aqurium created by Rebecca Mackay and Laura Plevey: The National Zoo and Aquarium

2/   Names: Hannah Violi and Kate Wylie Excursion: The National Zoo and Aquarium Location: Lady Denman Drive (Canberra) (Phone- (02) 6287 8400) Opening hours : 10am- 5 pm    Year Level: This excursion could be used for any age group from k-6. (On our excursion we focused on an early childhood perspective) Important information for taking students: -Walking around outdoors so all students should bring a hat/sunscreen and a bottle of water. -Toilet location- Toilets are available in the aquarium and also near the entrance. -Car park/ bus drop off- The car park has a bus drop off area. -Recess /Lunch areas- Along with the café there are various picnic areas throughout the zoo grounds. Animals at the National Zoo and Aquarium: Animals seen at the zoo include; -lions/tigers/cougar/cheetah/leopards/ sun bear/ brown bear/dingo/koala/ wombat/giraffes/ zebras / lemurs/ monkeys/otters/red pandas. SOSE Outcomes: (ACT Every Chance to Learn) Outcomes that relate to SOSE- “The student acts for an environmentally sustainable future” 20 E.C 1 Students have opportunities to understand and learn about elements of the natural environment that humans, animals and plants need for survival. 20 E.C 2 Students have opportunities to understand and learn about different living things in their local environment and some observable relationships between living things and their environments.

20 E.C 4 Students have opportunities to understand and learn about why it is important to conserve resources, protect the environment and participate in positive environmental action.

This Excursion will also relate to the Science Outcomes- “The student understands and applies scientific knowledge” 19 E.C 6 Students have opportunities to understand and learn about obvious features of a variety of plants and animals. 19 E.C 7 Students have opportunities to understand and learn about differences between living and non living things using basic criteria. (Eg characteristics and basic needs) 19 E.C 8 Students have opportunities to understand and learn about some of the changes that take place as living things grow, and similarities of parents and their offspring. 19 E.C 9 Students have opportunities to understand and learn about some of the ways in which living things depend on their environment and each other. ( eg basic needs for survival.) Other Information- -If you are taking your class on an excursion to the zoo, there is the option to take the children around freely, otherwise the education department within the zoo also runs educational programs which includes * A one hour guided tour * Admission fee *Hand feeding the animals *Handling the reptiles and * Activity packs

Photos from our experience