oshc activities
Threatened Species Day / Threatened Species Fact Files

Threatened Species Fact Files

Children research a threatened Australian animal and create a fact file covering its habitat, diet, threats and how people can help.

How to run it

  1. Provide books, printouts or supervised devices about threatened Australian animals.
  2. Each child picks an animal and fills in a fact file template.
  3. Add a drawing and one action people can take to help.
  4. Display the fact files or share them with the group.

You will need

  • reference books
  • fact file templates
  • pencils
  • coloured pencils
Make it easier or harderYounger children can draw and dictate three facts; older children can make a short presentation.
SafetySupervise any internet use.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Researching and sharing facts develops inquiry skills and environmental responsibility.

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Threatened Species DayWild RescueAnimal ThemeEnvironmental Day

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