Bouncing with the Bowerbirds
Games, art, exploration and fun as we learn about one of Australia's incredible unique birds.
| Stage/s | ES1 | |
| Subject | Science and Technology | |
| Location | Discovery Centre, Wollongong Botanic Garden | |
| Cost | $14.50 per student | |
| Duration | 2.5 hours |
A place-based sensory program incorporating the story of Wollongong Botanic Garden's resident bowerbirds. A fun and interactive way to learn about this special place.
Bowerbirds are a key species of the garden.
Students will:
- Hear the story of the bowerbird
- Make and decorate their own bower in groups
- Go for a garden walk and find bowers
- Play bower bird bingo, identifying the birds of the Botanic Garden
- Design a process for deciding on the perfect location for a bower.
Curriculum links
STE-SCI-01 Identifies ad describes characteristics of living things, properties of materials and movement
STE-PQE-01 Poses questions based on observations to collect data
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