Bush school and snapping jaws
About this episode
This episode explores outdoor learning experiences for school kids, the Tasmanian Tiger, and discusses the benefits and drawbacks of outdoor classes.
In today’s episode we’re spending some time outdoors with a group of lucky school kids getting up close and personal with nature. We’ll travel back in time to learn something new about the extinct Tasmanian Tiger, and then it’s time for Talk of the Town. I wonder where we’re headings today? Quiz Questions 1.How often did the year 1 students get to have class outside? 2.Do the researchers think Thylacines would be better snapping up bigger or smaller animals as prey? 3.In which state would you find Manly, Sydney? Answers 1.Once a week 2.Smaller 3.New South Wales News Noodler What are the pros and cons – the good things and the bad things – about spending more class time outside?
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