We offer STEM based programs

People Live in Places at Symbio Virtual Excursion

Geography

Syllabus Outcomes GEe-1 | GEe-2 | PDe-10 | STe-3LW-ST

This program is filmed onsite at Symbio Wildlife Park and is offered virtually to all schools.

$7.00

While we do not place a limit on group sizes per session, for more intimate sessions, we recommend smaller group sizes such as class groups.

+GST. As this program is an educational service, all GST charged can be reimbursed in its entirety by the Government.

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About

Discover the importance of different places to people and living things in an intimate virtual excursion with our amazing Rangers! Through the power of technology, students will be transported from their schools, bedrooms and living rooms to the grounds of Symbio Wildlife Park as they embark on an exciting and exclusive virtual adventure. Led by our experienced Rangers, students will be taken on a fully guided tour of Symbio Wildlife Park where they will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with some furry, scaly, and feathery friends! Students will discover a diverse range of animal habitats and learn all about the different features of environments such as wetlands, water lagoons, bushland, deserts, and rainforests. Students will investigate ways in which people interact with and care for places whilst identifying their natural and human features. With a focus on the importance of looking after different environments, students will finish this program with an appreciation for the connections people and animals have with places. Every student will be engaged and enthusiastically involved in this fun and memorable program.

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Syllabus Outcomes Addressed

GEe-1 identifies places and develops an understanding of the importance of places to people
GEe-2 communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools
PDe-10 uses interpersonal skills to effectively interact with others
STe-3LW-ST explores the characteristics, needs and uses of living things

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Time Frame

55min Virtual Excursion - Time slot to be selected at the time of booking.

Syllabus Content Focus

Key Inquiry Questions:

  • What are places like?
  • What makes a place special?
  • How can we look after the places we live in?

Important places
Students:

  • investigate the importance of places they live in and belong to, for example: (ACHGK002, ACHGK004)
    • identification of places they live in and belong to
    • discussion of why places are special and how people care for them
    • explanation of why people need to take care of places

Activities

Students, Teachers and Rangers will all join the Zoom session at the allocated time.

  • The virtual excursion kicks off with a meet and greet with one of our enthusiastic Ranger Jamie guides reporting LIVE from behind the scenes from Symbio Wildlife Park.
  • This is followed by an exciting introductory presentation that includes an exclusive, live animal presentation
  • Live teacher + student interaction with Ranger Jamie.
  • Opportunity to get up close and personal with the animals.
  • Fully guided tour of the entire zoo! Tour can be tailored to individual needs.
Koala & Zoo Keeper Experience
  • Intimate Koala enclosure encounter
  • Live interview with a Symbio zookeeper

Additional $4+GST per student

$7.00

While we do not place a limit on group sizes per session, for more intimate sessions, we recommend smaller group sizes such as class groups.

+GST. As this program is an educational service, all GST charged can be reimbursed in its entirety by the Government.

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Special Note

Teachers will be required to moderate the zoom. We recommend that Teachers open a live chat for students to interact with our Rangers by typing comments, reactions and questions. The teacher can then pass on any student questions to the Ranger for them to answer!

Request a Date


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Please note this is a tentative booking. After your booking request is submitted, we will be in touch via email to confirm the requested date and arrange the final details for the booking.