Primary Programs

Ocean Adventurer

Years 1 & 2

For primary aged children, we have a diverse number of programs to choose from. These programs are aligned to the Australian curriculum but can be customised based on your specific requirements.

Overview

Ocean Adventurer

All Ocean Adventurer programs include a touch-and-feel session with the animals, artefacts and equipment.

Years 1 & 2
Max 30 children per session
45 - 50 minutes
$10 per child, min cost $500

What we bring

All marine animals (sea stars, hermit crabs, brittle stars), oceanic artefacts (shell collection, shark jaws, whale bones) and snorkelling equipment

Notes

At least one educator must be present during this session

Multiple sessions can be booked for consecutive time slots to ensure all children can attend

Different programs for varying age groups can be booked on the same day. Please discuss this with us directly, so the schedule can be planned accordingly

Ocean Adventurer programs for Years 1 & 2

Choose from the following programs for Years 1 & 2 students (or consult us to collaborate on a custom program):

 

Creature Features (Marine plant & animal characteristics)

  • Discover that plants/animals have different roles and their features help us understand how they live
  • Discuss basic anatomy of marine animals and how it assists their survival (moving, feeding, protection)
  • Discuss fundamental structure of marine plants and their purpose

Big Blue Sea (Habitats)

  • Discuss various habitats found along the WA coastline (and others around the world)
  • Learn why different animals live in different habitats
  • Short discussion on threats to marine habitats and introduce the concept of conservation

Australian Curriculum Alignment

Science Understanding

Biological Sciences

  • ACSSU017 – Living things have a variety of external features
    • Recognising common features of animals such as head, legs and wings
    • Describing the use of animal body parts for particular purposes such as moving and feeding
  • ACSSU211 – Living things live in different places where their needs are met
    • Exploring different habitats in the local environment
    • Recognising that different living things live in different places such as land and water
    • Exploring what happens when habitats change and some living things can no longer have their needs met

Science as a Human Endeavour

Nature and development of science

  • ACSHE021 – Science involves observing, asking questions about and describing changes in, objects and events

Science Inquiry Skills

  • ACSIS024 – Pose and respond to questions, and make prediction about familiar objects and events
  • ACSIS213 – Compare observations with those of others
  • ACSIS029 – Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways

 

Science Understanding

Biological Sciences

  • ACSSU030 – Living things grow, change and have offspring similar to themselves

 

Science as a Human Endeavour

Nature and development of science

  • ACSHE034 – Science involves observing, asking questions about and describing changes in, objects and events

Use and influence of science

  • ACSHE035 – People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things

 

Science Inquiry Skills

  • ACSIS037 – Pose and respond to questions, and make prediction about familiar objects and events
  • ACSIS041 – Compare observations with those of others
  • ACSIS042 – Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways

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