Lesson Purpose
- Investigate the local animal and bird life by searching the surrounding grounds and bushland.
- To use digital cameras or iPad to photograph what they find.
- Share their photographs with the rest of the group.
Time Needed
30 - 40 mins
Year Levels
Year 4 - 7
Instructor
TEEC Staff Member
General Comments
Students personal cameras can be used in this activity.
Australian Curriculum
During the course of this activity it may be possible to target a number of the "Content Descriptions" across year levels four to seven.
Year 4
| Science Understanding |
Biological sciences- Living things have life cycles.
- Living things depend on each other and the environment to survive.
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| Science as a Human Endeavour |
Nature and development of science - Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships.
Use and influence of science - Science knowledge helps people to understand the effects of their actions.
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Year 5
| Science Understanding |
Biological sciences- Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment.
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| Science as a Human Endeavour |
Use and influence of science- Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions.
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Year 6
| Science Understanding |
Biological sciences- Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment.
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| Science as a Human Endeavour |
Use and influence of science- Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions.
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Year 7
| Science Understanding |
Biological sciences- Classification helps organise the diverse group of organisms.
- Interactions between organisms, including the effects of human activity can be described in terms of food chains and food webs.
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| Science as a Human Endeavour |
Use and influence of science - Solutions to contemporary issues that are found using science and technology, may impact on other areas of society and may involve ethical considerations.
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