Our program content is professionally created to incorporate a balanced representation of major educational, philosophical and environmental objectives at a level appropriate to the age/grade of the audience. Our presentation techniques have been developed over 15 years to ensure effective implementation of the objectives across all strands. SOS Aussies is supportive of major Key Learning Areas especially Science and Technology, Human Society and It’s Environment (SOSE) and English..
These will vary significantly depending on the age of the students and curricula emphasis but in general the following topic areas may be incorporated in varying degrees of detail and complexity (junior primary students are well catered for): ecosystems; food chains; the web of life; biology and ecology of living things; classification; habits; habitats; body processes; lifecycles; reproduction; adaptations; survival needs; interdependence; the effect of social and environmental factors on the environment; habitat destruction; threatened species; vulnerable, endangered and extinct status; venomous species; treatment of snake/spider-bite and first aid procedures; bush safety; pro-environment initiatives; conservation; recovery plans……….
The following is a guideline, however the depth of exploration of topic areas, with specific reference to reptiles, will vary to reflect the maturity of students and curricula:
Classification:
Distinct characteristics which identify the placement of organisms into groups and sub-groups.
The Living Process:
Nutritional needs and assimilation Structure and function of digestive,
respiratory and reproductive systemsGrowth and development; Life Cycles Behavioral
patterns Comparison of warm-blooded(endothermic) and cold-blooded(ecto-thermic).
Adaptations:
Adaptations which support life in variables of aquatic and terrestrial
environments in relation to: Body covering and protection Acquiring and ingesting food
Control of water balance Control of body temperature Gaseous exchange/respiration Support and movement Reproduction.
Environmental:
Habits/habitats & factors which influence distribution Balance of nature/ Food Chains/ Web of Life
Habitat destruction Threatened species; vulnerable, endangered and extinct status
Venomous Australians, Bush safety and First Aid Pro-environment initiatives.
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