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Adaptation is a science program offering students an inquiry-based opportunity to study one of Sydney’s largest urban Flying Fox colonies and consider how to solve some of the key threats to their habits and survival. This session can also include an activity around biomimicry. 

Stage 3 Science

Students will conduct a field study into animal adaptation and survival via a key threatened species: the Grey-headed Flying Fox. They will then solve the problem of heat stress on the animals via modelling and construction.

Adaptation activities:

  • Using a scope to observe and record the behaviour and adaptations of a flying fox

  • Using natural loose parts, invent and construct a prototype to reduce the temperature in the wetlands and the impact of heat stress on flying fox colonies

  • Complete scientific field testing (biotic and abiotic) and then use their data to determine the impact of the flying fox colony on the wetlands environment.

Curriculum links and syllabus outcomes:

  • ST3-4LW-S examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things

  • ST3-1WS-S plans and conducts scientific investigations to answer testable questions, and collects and summaries data to communicate conclusions

  • ST3-2DP-T plans and uses materials, tools, and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity

    The Education Access Pass Program covers all program and transport costs for schools with an FOEI higher than 125 and community organisations that work with groups in need. 
    Please contact us directly with the name of the program and your group size and we can help you organise a free program.
    This programs is funded through the Legacy Fund of the Centennial Parklands Foundation

Location

The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre

Duration

2 Hours

Cost

Click here. Minimum charges apply. Discounts apply for full day programs!