Environments, Cultures and Human Influences Years 5-6

This Level 5-6 Science and Geography program explores animal adaptations, environmental conditions and human influences, and how cultural knowledge helps people understand and care for the places they live. Through close observation of animals, discussion and hands-on learning, students investigate how living things are interconnected and how human actions can impact habitats and wildlife.

Students will learn

• Australian or African animal features and behaviours
• Physical conditions of habitats
• Human impact on habitats and wildlife
• How cultural knowledge and practices care for wildlife
• Actions that 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 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.