RAPTOR ROCK

ABOUT US | WHAT'S ON | MEMBERSHIP | TEACHERS | KIDS' ZONE | COMMUNITY | SHOP | VISIT INFO |

PRINTING TIPS   HOME   LINKS   FEEDBACK   BOOKINGS   SITE MAP   CANE TOAD BUSTING   CONTACT   DREAMING TIME DISCOVERY   JOHN GOULD   FRESHWATER FESTIVAL SCHOOLS   NYUNGAR KNOW HOW    NYUNGAR DAY   NYUNGAR INCURSION   YELAKITJ MOORT   DJINOONG STUDENTS   DJINOONG TEACHERS   NYUNGAR DANCE   BUSH TUCKER   SNAKES ALIVE SCHOOLS   SNAKES ALIVE FAMILY   NGOOGENBORO   RAPTOR ROCK   WATER QUALITY   SWAMP SAFARI   MUDNMINIBEAST   WILD SCIENCE FESTIVAL   ICKY STICKY FROG ROMP

Learning Experience tailored for: Early to Middle Childhood (Typically Years K-7)   DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY: prepare yourself for a close encounter with a range of live eagles, hawks, owls and our professional Raptor Handler will explain how these magnificent creatures hunt, survive in their habitats and are endangered by human impact. Then dare to enter the kingdom of the Swamp Harrier and see if you can spot him searching for a tasty treat on the lake. At the end of this activity students will: Be able to identify common birds of prey of Western Australia Appreciate how Raptors fit into the natural ecosystem Experienced and describe the flora and fauna of the Swamp Harrier habitat Describe Raptor adaptations to their environment Appreciate Raptors as endangered native fauna and demonstrate awareness regarding the protection of them and their natural habitat Curriculum Frame Work Links VALUES: Respect and Concern for others and their rights; Environmental Responsibility; Conservation of the Environment LEARNING AREA LEARNING AREA OUTCOME   S&E SCIENCE Aspect: Time Continuity & Change; Natural and Social Systems; Place and Space Science in Society; Life & Living; Acting Responsibly   TIME: 1.5 hr Morning or Afternoon sessions (1 hr with Raptor Handler and live Raptor presentation and 30 min Guided Swamp Walk). Students and teachers are then welcome to stay for Morning Tea/Lunch/Afternoon Tea and then continue their own exploration of the swamp along the different walk-paths around the lake.     COST: $10.00/student, teachers and parents FREE. Minimum of 30 students ($300)   RSVP: Bookings essential (booking confirmation subject to availability of Raptor Handler)   BYO: Morning Tea/Lunch/Water Bottle/Sense of Adventure! BOOKINGS: Booking Officer: Jennifer Newhill Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre Cnr. Selby & Flynn Streets, Wembley, W.A. 6014 Telephone: 9387 6079 (8.30 am - 4.30 pm)   FURTHER INFORMATION: Centre Manager: Roger Harris Telephone: 9387 6079 (8.30 am - 4.30 pm) Email: roger@wagouldleague.com.au Web: www.wagouldleague.com.au