Year 6 Immersion – Survival depends on Adaptation

Last week Year 6 students participated in an off-campus immersion as part of their learning unit ‘Survival depends on Adaptation’. Students participated in a workshop at Taronga Zoo learning about animals around the world and seeing how they adapt to their environment in both a structural and behavioural sense. This workshop involved meeting some animals up close. This included a snake, ring tailed possum, monkeys, birds and a long neck turtle. Before and after the workshop students observed the other animals in the zoo and heard some of the keeper talks.

Students then worked with marine biologists from Land’s Edge where they were able to examine marine animals in touch tanks. They then went snorkelling and saw the marine animals in their natural environment. A presentation from ‘Take 3 from the Sea’ was also a highlight, with students learning how micro-plastics affect the marine life in Australia and around the world. Students also thought about and discussed how they could take action in their own ‘backyard’.

Along with lots of learning, the girls also had a great time with a movie night and a fashion parade (outfits made of newspaper). All students are to be commended on their exceptional behaviour during the trip. Some reflections from the students can be read below.

Year 6 Immersion – Survival depends on Adaptation

Jenny Chen (Year 6)

Michaela Kwaan (Year 6)

Jaya Mehta (Year 6)

Kelsey Pham (Year 6)