Science- Classification (Wetlands Campus)

Awabakal Environmental Education Centre- Wetlands Campus, 412 Sandgate Road, Shortland.

Stage 4 Science outcomes

A student:

• describes the unique features of cells in living things and how structural features can be used to classify organisms SC4-CLS-01
• uses scientific tools and instruments for observations SC4-WS-01
• follows a planned procedure to undertake safe and valid investigations SC4-WS-04
• communicates scientific concepts and ideas using a range of communication forms SC4-WS-08

 Content 

Classification of living things

• Conduct an investigation to observe and identify the similarities and differences of structural features within and between groups of organism

• Investigate how organisms in an Australian habitat are adapted to their environment and document findings in a written scientific report
• Interpret dichotomous keys to identify organisms surveyed in an Australian habitat
• Explain how plants and animals are classified in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures based on their uses, forms and functions

Drop off and collection Awabakal Environmental Education Centre (AEEC), Wetlands Campus located at Hunter Wetlands Centre, 412 Sandgate Rd, Shortland, Newcastle.

Please use School entry.

Printed workbook, clipboard and pencil. 

Students should bring lunch, recess, refillable water bottle, hats, sunscreen, covered walking shoes plus any special requirements of the group (Wet weather gear when necessary). Non-aerosol insect repellent is advisable in summer.

Introduction - 10:00 am

Morning tea - 10:20 am

Two learning activities - 10:30am

Lunch - 12:00pm

Two learning activties - 12:30pm

Finish- 2:00pm

Students will have morning tea and lunch on the grounds of the AEEC. This timetable is only a guide and may be adjusted.

AEEC is a NSW Department of Education school and staff are trained DoE teachers specialising in Environmental Education.

AEEC teachers rely on the participation of visiting teachers to meet recommended supervision levels. Visiting teachers are ultimately responsible for behaviour of students, students with existing medical conditions or special needs.

Please notify Awabakal Environmental Education Centre of any medical conditions or special needs that may need to be taken into consideration when planning or delivering the program. Upon booking an excursion, a form will be emailed to complete to detail any medical or special needs. 

As our staff are Department of Education teachers we don’t require parent helpers on the day.  If your school decides to bring parents, we kindly ask that you keep the number to a minimum.  For safety reasons and the nature of our sites, parents will not be able to participate in activities.

Extreme weather conditions such as heavy rainfall, high winds and extreme bush fire danger may result in the excursion being modified, postponed or cancelled. If you have any concerns regarding the weather prior to the excursion, contact Awabakal Environmental Education Centre on 4955 8673 or email awabakal-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au.

Cancellations less than three school weeks notice may incur an administration fee. This does not apply to cancellations due to weather or fire danger. 

For bookings click here.