Overview
Classifying, Chains and Connections (C³) is a whole day program
focusing on food chains and the classification of animals within
Toohey Forest.
In the classroom, students have access to preserved specimens
and dichotomous keys to classify invertebrates to order. While in
the field, students will collect insects and other invertebrates
using beating trays, sweep nets and jars to classify back at the
centre and examine under the digital microscope.
During the day students will construct food chains and learn
about the feeding relationships that exist within a eucalypt
forest. The impact of introducing pest species into an ecosystem
are examined.
The program concludes with students getting up close with live
animals and a discussion on their feeding relationships. Animals
may include a blue tongue lizard, turtles and python.
Classifying, Chains and Connections has been assessed as
medium risk. A Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment is
available on request. A student field booklet will be provided
upon confirmation of your booking.
Curriculum Intent
Science
- Classification helps organise this diverse group of organisms (ACSSU111)
- Interactions between organisms, including the effects of human activities can be represented by food chains and food webs (ACSSU112)
- The growth and survival of living things are affected by the physical conditions of their environment (ACSSU094)