Field biology (11-12)-Perth Metro

Field biology (11-12)-Perth Metro
  • Durée: 4 Heures (environ)

Suitable for Years 11&12

Field Data Collection: Techniques in Action

Australia is one of the world’s seventeen megadiverse countries, home to extraordinary plant and animal life. Right here in the Southwest forests of Western Australia—an internationally recognised biodiversity hotspot—students will step into the role of a field biologist.

Discover and apply a range of scientific techniques used to study ecosystems. Students will conduct detailed quadrat mapping, measure plant characteristics, and explore monitoring practices such as trapping, camera surveys, and other non-invasive methods.

As an exciting bonus, this program offers an optional animal encounter, giving students the chance to meet some of the native species protected by the Western Shield conservation program.*


Curriculum links: Biology General Unit 4 - Ecosystems and eco-issues (SCSA, ACv9), Biology ATAR Unit 1 - Ecosystems and biodiversity (SCSA, ACv9), ATAR Integrated Science Unit 2 - Biodiversity and conservation (SCSA), General Integrated Science Unit 3 - Ecosystem dynamics (SCSA) 

Cross-curricular and General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking (ACv9), Numeracy (ACv9), Personal and Social Capability (ACv9), Sustainability (ACv9) 


Locations:

  • Perth Hills Discovery Centre, Mundaring
  • Forest Discovery Centre, Dwellingup (animal encounter may not be available)

Duration: 4 hours. Excursion runs from 10am to 2pm including morning tea and lunch times. Groups arrive at 10 am then have 15-20 minutes for morning tea, activities commence after morning tea. Finish times can be adjusted to your needs.

COST: $890 (with animal encounter) (inc. GST), max 30 students

Or $510 (with no animal encounter) (inc. GST), max 30 students 


Please note:

  1. Maximum students per group is 30. Multiple groups can be accommodated.
  2. Our booking officer will get back to you via email to confirm your excursion within 7 working days.

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If you have any questions regarding this activity, please email us at n2n@dbca.wa.gov.au. You need to submit and online enquiry form for any program, no bookings will be taken via email or phone.