Living Things Change Over Time (Adaptation) + Earth’s Climate

10am- 2pm (4 hour)

Arrival at 10:00am
Our Rangers will be waiting right at the bus bay to greet you, usually with too much enthusiasm for this early in the morning!

10:00am – 10:25am
Arrival, morning tea, and toilet break.

10:25am – 10:55am
Time for the Ranger Jamie Animal Show! Students get up close to our wild collection of taxidermies, anything from cute possums to giant crocs. The line-up changes daily… because we like to keep things interesting.

After the show, students are split into groups of approximately. 35, each with their own Ranger. Activities run on rotation, so groups may complete experiences at different times.

10:55am – 11:30am
Activity Rotation 1

11:30am – 12:00pm
Activity Rotation 2

12:00pm – 12:30pm
Lunch and toilet break, a well-earned pit stop for hungry explorers (and teachers!).

12:30pm – 1:10pm
Activity Rotation 3

1:10pm – 1:50pm
Activity Rotation 4

1:50pm
Wrap-up a final toilet stop.

2:00pm
Departure time… and we’ll sadly say goodbye (until your next Ranger Jamie adventure!).

Please note: Times may vary slightly on the day. This schedule is a guide only.

Activities will vary based on the location and the natural features available. These may include:

• Hand reel fishing;
• Dip-net fishing;
• Crab Catching;
• Beach Habitat Building;
• Bug Catching + Camouflage;
• Web of Life Workshop;
• Waterworks;
• Water pH/ Dissolvability Challenge.

ST3-SCI-01 uses evidence to explain how scientific knowledge can be used to develop sustainable practices;
ST3-PQU-01 poses questions to identify variables and conducts fair tests to gather data;
ST3-DAT-01 interprets data to support explanations and arguments;
ST3-DDT-01 uses design processes to create, evaluate and modify designed solutions ST3-DDT-02 creates, evaluates and modifies algorithms to code or control digital devices and systems;
ST3-CWT-01 creates written texts to communicate understanding of scientific and technological concepts and processes.

 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;
• Examine and explain how the characteristics of flowers, fruit and seeds are adaptations for reproduction in plants;
• Interpret a food web that describes the flow of matter and energy between plants and animals in an ecosystem;
• Identify and describe how the loss or introduction of plants or animals affects an Australian ecosystem;
• Examine evidence that environments have changed over time and continue to change;
• Describe how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ sustainable practices continue to protect the environment.

A fixed amount of usable matter makes up all the material on Earth

• Explain how recyclable, reusable, renewable, biodegradable and compostable materials enhance sustainability;
• Recognise that in a fair test, an independent variable is changed, a dependent variable is measured, and controlled variables remain the same;
• Pose questions to determine whether substances dissolve in water by identifying variables and conducting and evaluating fair tests;
• Investigate ways to collect and process waste to reduce pollution or increase the sustainable use of materials;
• Create and communicate a plan to implement a sustainable practice in a community that addresses an identified environmental concern.

Earth’s climate is affected by natural and human activities

• Identify the technologies used to collect weather data and describe how they are used;
• Describe the differences between climate and weather;
• Research the effects of natural events on the atmosphere;
• Explain the effects of natural events and human activities on climate.

The cost of this exciting adventure is $24.00 + GST per student.
(Minimum charge x35)

This price includes:

• A fully guided full day with our enthusiastic and knowledgeable Rangers
  (Think Steve Irwin meets the Ranger Jamie crew!);
• A pre-completed Risk Assessment, making your planning a whole lot easier;
• Assistance sourcing bus quotes, so you’re not chasing bus companies all afternoon;
• All equipment and materials provided
• A syllabus-aligned program, thoughtfully designed to support real learning while keeping the day fun and engaging;
• Complimentary Coffee, Tea and Tim Tams (Exclusive to the teachers!).