Deep Creek Education Centre
Deep Creek Reserve: Healthy Rivers Healthy Bay Grades F-2
Ecolinc
Background
Dinosaurs lived between 245 and 66 million years ago, during the Mesozic Era, and their remains have been found on every continent on Earth. Despite their abundance elsewhere, less discoveries have been made in Australia because of the geology. Australia has been subject to 30 million years of erosion and weathering, therefore paleontologists have smaller areas of suitable exposed rocks to look at when searching for fossils.
Outreach
Background
Dinosaurs lived between 245 and 66 million years ago, during the Mesozic Era, and their remains have been found on every continent on Earth. Despite their abundance elsewhere, less discoveries have been made in Australia because of the geology. Australia has been subject to 30 million years of erosion and weathering, therefore paleontologists have smaller areas of suitable exposed rocks to look at when searching for fossils.
Outreach
Background
Frogs need suitable land and freshwater habitats in order to survive. They have highly permeable skin that can easily absorb bacteria, chemicals and other toxins. These traits make them susceptible to changes in the environment and great indicators of the health of their habitat.
Prior Knowledge
No prior knowledge is required. This can be a pre-visit, post-visit or a stand-alone activity.
Key Learning Question
How do the various adaptations help frogs survive in their environment?
Ecolinc
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E-Rating
Background
Frogs belong to the group of animals called amphibians. Frogs are unique in their ability to live on both land and in water, and to metamorphose during their life cycle. Frogs can breathe through their moist skin and through their lungs. Australia has a fascinating and spectacular variety of frogs, over 240 of the world’s 5,000 species.
Ecolinc
Background
Plants are living things that need air, water, soil, and sunlight to live. When they grow their leaves capture light to make energy and their roots find water.
Key Learning Question
How do plants grow and survive?
Learning Intentions
In this program students will:
Outreach
Background
Minibeasts are invertebrates, which are animals that lack a backbone. Invertebrates are classified according to their features and can be broken down into phylum’s: Arthropoda, Annelida and Mollusca. These phylum’s are divided further into sub-groups:
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Arthropoda - insect, arachnid, myriapod, crustacean
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Annelida - worm
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Mollusca - snail, slug
Prior Knowledge
No prior knowledge is required. This can be a pre-visit, post-visit or a stand-alone activity.
Ecolinc
Background
Minibeasts live in the Ecolinc wetland and surrounding grassland. The term ‘minibeasts’ covers a wide range of small animal species including macroinvertebrates found in the Ecolinc wetland, and compost critters found in the Ecolinc compost bin. Sampling and identifying minibeasts provides opportunities for students to observe a range of animal species, features and behaviours.
