Aboriginal Cultures and Country Years 3-4

This Level 3-4 Science and Geography program explores Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems and relationships with Country, alongside scientific understandings of living things and environments. Your students will be immersed in Australian habitats, hear Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories and observe Australian animals up close as they investigate how wildlife survives in diverse environments. 

Students will learn

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, traditions and their connection to Country and wildlife 
• Australian animal features and behaviours 
• How living things depend on each other and their environment 
• Features of Australian animals 
• Impact of humans and seasonal changes on the environment 
• Actions that help to care for local wildlife 

Support for teachers

• Great day at the zoo - access to trails and scheduled keeper talks 
• Teacher resources with classroom and excursion activities
• Pre-visit information to support planning and preparation
• Opportunity to celebrate learning and become a Fighting Extinction School

Choose your zoo experience

This program is delivered at Healesville Sanctuary.

Teaching guides include more information about the excursion experience and curriculum links.