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Survival in the rainforest: Minnamurra

Stage 4 (Years 7-8), Science, Budderoo National Park

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Overview

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Join us at beautiful Minnamurra Rainforest for this Stage 4 (Year 7-8) Science excursion. Students will conduct a variety of hands-on investigations using equipment to measure and record the abiotic and biotic factors of the rainforest ecosystem.

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Students will experience the Minnamurra Rainforest ecosystem and investigate the interactions taking place while gaining hands-on experience of the living world.

Along the rainforest walk, students will investigate whether the features of some plants and animals are adaptations for survival in the rainforest environment. Students will also learn about and review solutions for conserving and managing rainforest ecosystems.

For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers

Stage Stage 4 (Years 7-8)
Learning area Science
Student outcomes

SC4-14LW. Relates the structure and function of living things to their classification, survival and reproduction

SC4-15LW. Explains how new biological evidence changes people's understanding of the world
Objectives

Learning activities may include:

  • Considering human activities and their impact on the rainforest
  • Measuring and recording abiotic factors of the rainforest ecosystems
  • Recording the flora and fauna observed during fieldwork, and identifying introduced species
  • Observing and recording adaptations of plants
  • Drawing and labelling a diagram of an animal and its adaptations
  • Completing food chains relevant to the ecosystem
  • Identifying some of the plants and animals that live in the rainforest and their features
  • Looking for ways in which science and technology can help find solutions for conserving and managing this ecosystem.

Excursion details

When

Weekdays during the school term.

Availability
Guided. Available on request.
Where
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre, Budderoo National Park
Duration
2hrs 30min
Grading
Easy. Classroom presentation and guided walk through the rainforest.
Price

Minimum $350 per group for up to 25 students, $14 per student (includes GST).

Accessibility
No wheelchair access
Meeting point
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre.
Equipment
provided
Yes. Worksheet masters, pre- and post-activity resources, and additional references will be provided on booking.
Booking
If you would like to organise a NPWS school excursion please get in touch with local staff or use the 'Enquire' link for the online form.
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Park info

  • in Budderoo National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions

  • Budderoo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. The park gates at Minnamurra Rainforest Centre open at 9am and close at 5pm every day.

  • Park entry fees:

    $12 per vehicle per day only in the Minnamurra Rainforest area. Bus or taxi: $4.40 per adult and $2.20 per child.

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