Connect your classroom with the Australian Museum’s natural history collection!
In this unique science lesson students will see, think, and do.
They will investigate a variety of Australian animal features using Museum collection specimens and be guided to problem solve using evidence-based reasoning. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Australian animal features In this Zoom session, your students will learn what a feature is, look closely at some Australian animals, and be guided to use evidence-based reasoning.
Through movement students will extend their understanding of the function of specific features and make connections between the physical features of an animal and its behaviours. Australian Museum Live Event – By Request Zoom Primary ST2-4LW-S, ST2-1WS-S, ST3-4LW-S, ST3-1WS-S Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand In this program students will:
Examine a selection of animal specimens.
Identify, describe, and compare features of Australian animals.
Consider how features help animals survive.
Apply observation and critical thinking skills. Environment STEM/STEAM World Wildlife Day Schools Earth Hour Day