Exploring life underwater Investigate what lives in the Canning River without even getting wet! For Kindergarten to Year 2
Pobblebonk swamp. Frog features, lifecycles and habitats. For Kindergarten - Year 2.
Hear the ‘real life’ rescue story of Doug the Darter, a waterbird who became entangled in rubbish.
Students get the opportunity to sample and record the amazing and diverse macroinvertebrate communities that live in the Canning River.
The story of our catchment. Where does the Canning River come from and where does it flow to?
Revealing the river’s past. Students glimpse into the past lives of those who lived and settled around the Canning River by investigating historical records such as maps, photos and diaries.
Rivers at risk. Identifying hazards and risks to natural ecosystems
A comparison of water quality. The Kent Street Weir on the Canning River provides a unique location to compare two river systems.
An ecological snapshot of river health. Using the SIGNAL model as an assessment tool, students gain an indication of water quality in the Canning River
How living things adapt to changes in the physical environment. Students have the opportunity to investigate the role of the Kent St Weir.
Go on a journey through the forest to explore the water cycle and how humans effect the forest.
Field work to assess the health of our rivers
Field work to assess the health of our wetlands