Tag: Science

Yellagonga wetlands school activity

Yellagonga Wetland activity sheets are available online for primary school teachers and students from pre-primary to year seven to assist in meeting geography, science and sustainability outcomes.

Activity sheets

These Australian curriculum aligned science, humanities and social sciences activity sheets are produced by the City with the expertise of a science teacher and consist of:

  • Teaching guides
  • Excursion plans
  • Activity sheets in Biological Sciences and Human Endeavour

Student outcomes

Students will learn about the important wetland ecosystem of Yellagonga Regional Park. Information is provided to encourage users to undertake activities on site in Yellagonga Regional Park. Neil Hawkins Park in Joondalup is an ideal setting with good facilities for excursions.

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School support

School Connections

School Connections aims to improve communication between the City of Joondalup and the schools within its boundaries.

Key objectives

The key objectives of the City’s School Liaison Officer are to:

  • communicate with and provide support to schools; and
  • link schools to educational programs, resources and opportunities provided by the City.

Programs

Programs are usually fully funded by the City and are designed to assist students achieve the standards outlined in the Western Australian Curriculum in the learning areas of:

  • The Arts
  • History
  • Science and Geography
  • Health and Physical Activity
  • Civics and Citizenship.

Programs help students to develop general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities.

Literacy and youth programs as well as funding opportunities are also provided.

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