Living Things Change Over Time (Adaptations) + Earth’s Climate at Symbio

10am- 2pm (4 hour)

Arrival at10:00 am

10:00am -10:30am: Arrival, morning tea and toilet break.

10:30am -11:10am:
Students meet reptiles and other surprise animals up close while exploring structural and behavioural adaptations, and food chains.

After the presentation, students will be divided into groups of approximately 35, with each group assigned a Ranger for the guided walks. Activities rotate, so groups may complete experiences at different times.

11:10am -12:10pm:
Lower Walk guided tour. Your students will encounter dingoes, native birds, farmyard animals, quokkas, wedge-tailed eagles, lemurs, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, echidnas, emus, and Tasmanian devils.

12:10pm -12:40pm:
Lunch and toilet break.

12:40pm -1:40pm:
Upper Walk guided tour. Highlights include crocodiles, koalas, frogs, little penguins, the reptile house, meerkats and the world’s smallest monkeys.

1:40pm -2:00pm:
Wrap-up, toilets, and an optional visit to the gift shop.

2:00pm: Ranger Jamiewaves goodbye… while teachers hear, “Can we come back tomorrow?” for the fifteenth time.

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

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.

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 wildlife adventure is $27.00 + GST per student.
(Minimum charge x35)

This price includes:

• Full-day entry into Symbio Wildlife Park;
• Private Live Animal Encounter (yes, your students really do get to touch reptiles!);
• A fully guided tour led by our enthusiastic and knowledgeable Rangers;
• Your own designated space for morning tea and lunch;
• A pre-completed Risk Assessment to make planning easier;
• Assistance with sourcing bus quotes;
• All equipment provided;
• Full Administrative support.

Note: Teacher ratios: (1 teacher free per 10 students (Kindergarten), 1 teacher free per 15 students (Years 1–6), Additional teachers: $38.00 + GST per teacher)