Term 4 Virtual Excursion - Exploring Ecosystems (schools)

Suitable for Years F to 10

Available Session Times

• Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 
• Times: 9.30 - 10.30AM, 12.30 - 1.30PM 

Hosted by expert educators, students will develop their understanding of living and non-living things, the impacts of human activities on an ecosystem and solutions to increase biodiversity at school or home. 

During this interactive virtual learning session your students will:

Years F - 2

• learn about Australian animal features, habitats and life cycles
• explore what an animal needs in its environment to survive
• consider how humans can care for animals and their habitat

Years 3 - 10

• learn about and identify elements of a healthy habitat for a variety of organisms
• explore scientific methods to measure and analyse their observation
• consider how humans can care for local habitats and organisms
• explore connections between Indigenous Australians and the native Australian landscape (Years 7-10)

Curriculum: Science, Geography and Sustainability.

Important notes: 

• Our maximum group size is 30 students. Each ticket is for one class per registered school. If you have more than 30 students you will need to book a number of tickets. We aim to maximise student engagement and the opportunity for questions. 
• Payments made online using a credit card will accrue a booking fee for each session ticket purchased. Alternatively, you can request an invoice. A flat booking fee of $4.63 will apply, regardless of the number of tickets purchased.
• The session will open 10 minutes before the scheduled start
• We use Zoom Video Conferencing to deliver virtual learning sessions. 
• Q & A will be left open for students to communicate with CERES educators during the webinar.

What you'll receive

• You will be sent a unique URL prior to the session to be shared with participating students
• A school teacher guide, including instructions for optional activities to do before and after your webinar
  

What you need for the session

• Tablet or mobile device - download the free Zoom app 
• PC, laptop or smartboard - allow the Zoom extension file download request
• For in-school student webinars, we recommend one smartboard and a minimum of 1 device per 3 students