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Animal Artefacts

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Throughout this interactive experience, students will analyse, compare, contrast and discuss a range of animal bones and artefacts to identify their origin, as well as investigate animal homes and adaptations.  Students are encouraged to hold, touch, classify and discuss their observations and predictions with peers. They will look at the effect of introduced animals to Australia, what they are doing to the natural environment and the impact domestic animals have on native animals.

Key Concepts:  Living things, classifying, physical features, basic needs, habitat, predator/prey, life cycles

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Prep

Science

Living things have basic needs, including food and water. (ACSSU002)

Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events. (ACSHE013)

General Capabilities & Cross Curriculum Priorities

All life forms are connected through ecosystems which they depend on for their survival. (OI.2)

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Year 1

Science

Living things have a variety of external features. (ACSSU017)

Living things live in different places where their needs are met. (ACSSU211)

People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things.            (ACSHE022)

General Capabilities & Cross Curriculum Priorities

All life forms are connected through ecosystems which they depend on for their survival. (OI.2)

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Year 2

Science

Living things grow, change and have offspring similar to themselves. (ACSSU030)

People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things. (ACSHE035)

Participate in guided investigations to explore and answer questions. (ACSIS038)

General Capabilities & Cross Curriculum Priorities

All life forms are connected through ecosystems which they depend on for their survival. (OI.2)

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Last reviewed 07 December 2020
Last updated 07 December 2020