Our water world (Year 1/2) - Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands

Our water world (Year 1/2) - Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands
AUD $8.00
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Location: Chelsea Heights, Victoria

Learning outcomes

  • Learn where water comes from and where it goes once we have finished with it
  • Understand the constant cycling of water through the environment
  • Explore the liquid, solid and gaseous forms water can take and where these can occur 
  • Explain how water flows through the environment and the formation of wetlands
  • Know that water is a resource and describe how it is used at school and in the home
  • Understand water is an important and limited resource, and consider ways to use it wisely

Student activities

  • Participate in a water cycle demonstration
  • Explore a water catchment with a Stormwater Interactive Model
  • Work in groups to complete a Water Cycle puzzle
  • Explore the wetland and visit the bird hide
  • Undertake a bird identification scavenger hunt

Curriculum links 

  • Science: VCSSU041, VCSSU046, VCSSU047, VCSIS050, VCSIS051 
  • Geography: VCGGK066 

Bookings

Submit your booking request by selecting available dates in the calendar. We require at least four weeks' notice for tour bookings. 

Note:
  1. Prices are quoted per person and are GST inclusive
  2. No additional cost for teaching staff
  3. A minimum $160 fee may applies to your booking
  4. Maximum group size is 70
  5. Submitting a booking request does not constitute a confirmed booking or final price

Safety requirements

For safety, all visitors completing a wetland walk during their visit to the centre must meet minimum dress standards that include:
  • Required: long sleeves, long pants/trousers and enclosed shoes.  
  • Not allowed: shorts, skirts, open-toed shoes, high heels or sandals

Further information

  • Visits will be cancelled on days declared a Total Fire Ban or catastrophic danger rating or when air quality is very poor or extremely poor 
  • The wetland walk will be cancelled on days of extreme, catastrophic and Total Fire Ban danger ratings.
For further information on visiting the centre, including educational activities and nearby attractions please visit our Edithvale-Seaford Wetland Education Centre web pages.