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Habitats, Human Impact and Management
Discover our deep connection to habitats of the world.
In this science and geography curriculum-aligned excursion, students in Years 5 and 6 discover how environmental conditions around the world have resulted in unique and diverse habitats. Through immersive digital and exhibition experiences, they consider the impacts of sudden geological and human-induced changes, and how our deep connection with the environment can offer hope.
Students will experience
- Experiencing a unique immersive digital experience exploring ecosystems of Victoria in the Learning Lab.
- Visit Our Wondrous Planet, Melbourne Museum's newest exhibition.
- Exploring the rich diversity of ecosystems and habitats across planet Earth.
Students will learn
- About key ecosystems across Earth, and how they are shaped by their physical conditions.
- How sudden geological and atmospheric changes can impact the environment.
- How humans actions and technologies can manage impacts.
- The deep connection we have with our natural environment.
Students will be provided
- Pre and post visit resources.
- In-exhibition tool to allow in-depth exploration of classification.
Availability
Term 4, Monday to Friday
Duration: 90 minutes
Student information
Years 5 to 6
Minimum 15 students
Maximum 30 students
Bookings
Workshop
Presented by a museum educator
Victorian Curriculum Links
Science: Levels 5 and 6
Biological sciences
- habitats can be described by their physical conditions; changing the physical conditions of a habitat, including by human activity, may affect the growth and survival of organisms (VC2S6U01)
Earth and space science
- sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth’s surface and atmosphere; the impacts of natural hazards, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, wildfires and floods, can be reduced by human actions and technological innovations (VC2S6U06)
Geography: Levels 5 and 6
Management of places
- how places and environments are changed and managed by people (VC2HG6K01)
Accessibility
Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.
Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund
The Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund aims to enhance access to our museums (Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and Immigration Museum), programs and events by offering free or subsidised education programs for eligible schools. Find out more about the fund.
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