Science

We are learning all about biological sciences this term exploring our environment via a  Schoolyard Safari! 

Many small animals can be found in the schoolyard environment. Animals are capable of actively moving from place to place at some stage in their life cycle, and they feed by consuming other living things—or parts of them. Most plants are fixed to one place and make their own food by photosynthesis, using energy from sunlight. 

The schoolyard might have animals with a backbone (vertebrates) such as birds, lizards and some mammals such as cats and dogs. Many animals in the schoolyard are, however, likely to be very small and without a backbone (invertebrates) such as earthworms, snails, ants, ant lions, slaters, beetles and spiders.

Schoolyard safari explores some common invertebrates with land habitats. Students will investigate the parts of the animals that enable them to move, feed and protect themselves and will consider how their habitats provide for their needs such as food, water and shelter.