Classification and Adaptations Years 7-8
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Investigate how animals are classified and uncover the adaptations that help them survive.
This Level 7-8 Science and Geography program explores animal classification, adaptations and ecological relationships, building students’ understanding of how living things are organised and how they interact within ecosystems. Students will observe living animals and biological artefacts to classify animals, investigate adaptations and identify threats in the wild
Students will learn
- Structural and behavioural adaptations of animals
- How to observe, group and classify animals in different ways
- Food webs and food chains of living things
- Impact of humans on places, habitats and ecosystems
- 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, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo, with each offering a different focus and experience.
Teaching guides include more information about the excursion experience and curriculum links.
Healesville Sanctuary
- Focus on Australian animals
- Introduction for groups arriving 9:45-10:00am
- Workshop (40 minutes)
- Spirits of the Sky experience (30 minutes)
Want to know more? Join an online Teacher Information Session.
Kyabram Fauna Park
- Focus on Australian animals
- Introduction for groups
- Workshop (30 minutes)
Want to know more? Join an online Teacher Information Session.
Melbourne Zoo
- Focus on animals from around the world
- Introduction for groups arriving 9:40-10:00am
- Workshop (40 minutes)
Werribee Open Range Zoo
- Focus on African animals
- Introduction for groups arriving 9:45-10:00am
- Workshop (30 minutes)
- Safari Bus (40 minutes)
Planning your visit
The Plan Your Visit page has costings, risk assessments, payment information, travel details, sensory maps and social stories.
Your excursion will be outdoors. Please ask your students to dress for the weather.
Book your education experience
Use the online form to book your visit.
Make booking nowWhen you book, please include:
- Name of program
- Preferred date/s
- School name and address
- Contact details of organising teacher
- Number of students/classes and year level