EDUCATION PROGRAMME :

classification

 
 

From the soft wool of an alpaca to the ancient scales of a Tuatara, Natureland is a living classroom of diversity! In this interactive session, students become "Junior Taxonomists," learning the essential skills of scientific observation and grouping.

Guided by our educator, students will explore the zoo to identify the distinct features that make every living thing unique. Whether it’s distinguishing a bird from a mammal or uncovering the hidden world of invertebrates, this session brings the "Living World" strand of the curriculum to life.

 

Learning Uutcomes

Year 0 - 2

Identify non-living and living things, plants and animals

Place animals with similar features into groups

Group and name birds, mammals and reptiles, based on fur, feathers and scales

 

Year 3 - 4

Recognise the difference between invertebrates and vertebrates

Group the animal kingdom using science-based classification (Amphibians, Birds, Fish, Mammals, Reptiles)

 

CURRICULUM

Science - Living World 

Evolution L1-2: Recognise that there are lots of different living things in the world and that they can be grouped in different ways.

Evolution L3: Begin to group plants, animals and other living things into science-based classifications.

Life Processes L1-2: Recognise that all living things have certain requirements so they can stay alive.

Life Processes L3: Recognise that there are life processes common to all living things and that these occur in different ways.

Science - Nature of Science 

Understanding about Science, Investigating in Science, Communicating in Science.

Session duration: Sessions with a facilitator will last for approx. 45 minutes. Outside this time, you are free to explore the Zoo. Most schools plan to arrive for 9:30am opening.

 

Costs:

  • Students- 9$ each

  • Teacher/parents- 13$ each

  • Free Teacher/parent within ratios:

    • Early Learning Centers are allowed 1 complimentary adult pass per 4 children

    • Primary and Highschool groups are allowed 4 complimentary adult passes.

    • All other groups 1 complimentary adult pass per group