Curiosity class

ES1

Dubbo

Science

Summary

ES1 - S6 - Science
This curriculum‑aligned workshop encourages students to explore the living world through hands‑on encounters with unique animal species.

Things to know

Book this workshop

Stage
Early Stage 1 - Stage 6
Learning areas
Science & technology
Duration
45 minutes
Cost
$14.00 per student for NSW Government Schools, or $16.00 per student for non-NSW Government Schools.
Inclusions
Includes workshop session and Zoo entry.

Workshop overview

Curiosity drives learning. In this interactive session, students encounter live animals and use their natural sense of wonder to ask questions, make observations, and form ideas about how animals survive in the wild.

Through guided discussion and close-up experiences, students explore the features and adaptations of different species, thinking critically about how these help animals live in their environments. The session is designed to be flexible, supporting learning across Science, English, Creative Arts and Mathematics, and can be adapted to suit a wide range of stages and classroom focuses.

More than an animal encounter, the Curiosity Class builds skills in questioning, observation and creative thinking, encouraging students to see the living world through an inquisitive lens.

Learning outcomes

Stage: Early Stage 1 - Stage 6
The Curiosity Class is a flexible, inquiry-based experience that can be adapted to support a wide range of learning areas across ES1–Stage 6.

Curriculum connections

Science & Technology

Observing living things and identifying features and adaptations
Asking questions, making predictions and exploring how animals survive in their environments

English

Developing speaking and listening skills through discussion and questioning
Using descriptive language to communicate observations and ideas

Mathematics

Sorting, classifying and comparing animal features
Identifying patterns and making estimations (e.g. size, movement, habitat)

Creative Arts (CAPA)

Responding to animals through drawing, movement, storytelling or other creative forms
Exploring texture, pattern and form inspired by wildlife

Geography

Understanding how animals interact with and depend on their environments
Exploring connections between places, habitats and living things

PDHPE

Practising safe and respectful behaviours around animals and in shared environments
Recognising and managing personal responses during new or unfamiliar experiences

Taronga Education is dedicated to providing inclusive and accessible learning experiences for all students. Our aim is to support every student’s participation and engagement in our workshops, and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments for your students. Please contact our education team with any queries you might have.