Build a project
Become a Fighting Extinction School by completing a curriculum-linked project with your students and sharing with Zoos Victoria online.
Whether you are looking for inspiration, or already have a project in mind, we are here to support you and your students to act for wildlife. You can build curriculum linked lessons with our easy to use project resources including;
- project ideas linked to school excursions
- teaching resources to support your understanding of animals
- teacher professional development to grow your knowledge, teaching skills and confidence
- real school teaching examples to get ideas for your project
- templates to start your project
Once you complete your project, share your learning story with us online to become a Fighting Extinction School.
How to build your project
There are many ways to build a project.
Watch this video then click on Project Ideas to get started.
Real School Examples
Dallas Brooks Community Primary School
The students took part in a student-directed inquiry unit to raise awareness and funds for the Swift Parrot through colouring competitions, fun runs and dress up days.
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Kolbe Catholic College
This student led inquiry unit used a STEM design process to design animal enrichment for animals at Zoos Victoria.
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The Grange P-12 College
Students developed video games for younger students to raise awareness of endangered animals.
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For more examples of real schools acting for wildlife visit our Fighting Extinction Schools showcase below.
Template
This template can be used to help structure your project.
For further support contact the Fighting Extinction Schools Coordinator.