Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have utilised natural materials from their local environment using skill and innovation for many thousands of years. Students will explore how a wide variety of woven designs were used for fishing, gathering, and storing food, and carrying water. This practical workshop will teach students how to weave with natural materials using traditional methods.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
DT5-1 DT5-3
PROGRAM RESOURCES
PLAN YOUR EXCURSION
Students will need appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This could include a raincoat, hat, and sun protection.
Organising teachers please check in with our admissions team upon arrival.
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Friday (during school term)
THEMES
Indigenous perspectives, technology, design
ADDITIONAL COST
This program incurs an additional $2 fee for cost of take-home project materials
Students will explore different environments in Africa, Asia and Australia. Learn about conservation and management efforts and their impact on charismatic species at Sydney Zoo. In this 90-minute program, students will become informed citizens and learn how they can directly impact species around the globe through environmental management.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
GE5-3 GE5-4 GE5-5
PROGRAM RESOURCES
Stage 5 teacher toolkit
Stage 5 booklet
Planning resources
Sydney Zoo map
PLAN YOUR EXCURSION
This NEW program utilises technology to best engage students as they navigate the zoo with their Sydney Zoo teacher. Students are asked to bring a set of cabled headphones with a standard 3.5mm jack (not apple product headphones). One can be borrowed by students that do not have one.
Students will need appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This could include a raincoat, hat, and sun protection.
Organising teachers please check in with our admissions team upon arrival.
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Friday (during school term)
THEMES
Environmental change, sustainability, conservation
We believe that education is a key part of a modern zoo. It promotes awareness and an affinity with animals, ensuring communities value and protect wildlife and habitats around the globe.
All encounter participants must:
Please note: your booking is not confirmed until the indemnity form is signed.
