VCE/VCE VM
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These teaching resources provide real-world examples that highlight and explain aspects of Key Knowledge points from the VCE Study Design.
Ask a Zoo Expert
The Fighting Extinction Schools 'Ask a Zoo Expert' series takes you behind-the-scenes to meet the people working in wildlife conservation.
The VCE teaching guides contain all the information you need to support the VCE Curriculum including video interviews with experts, activity to consolidate learning, knowledge organisers, Animal Toolkits and more!
VCE Biology Key Science Skills
Unit 1-4
This teaching guide will help you to support your students to consider how some of the Key Science Skills from the VCE Biology Study Design relate to the work done as part of the recovery program for the Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon.
VCE Biology Unit 1
Area of Study 2, Outcome 2: Functioning systems
Examining the Mountain Pygmy-possum as a case study, students learn about the components, functions and interactions of functioning body systems.
Area of Study 2, Outcome 2: Functioning systems
Examining the Platypus as a case study, students learn about the stimulus-response mechanisms that they use to maintain homeostasis with body temperature, blood glucose, and water balance.
VCE Biology Unit 2
Area of Study 2, Outcome 2: Adaptations and diversity
Through the lens of the Southern Corroboree Frog students learn about the structural, physiological and behavioural adaptations of the Southern Corroboree Frog.
Area of Study 2, Outcome 2: Adaptations and diversity
The Tasmanian Devil provides a fascinating case study for students to learn more about ecosystems and the interdependencies between species.
VCE VM - Workplace skills
Learn about what it takes to work at the zoo.
Animal Toolkits
Each Toolkit has been curated by the Zoos Victoria Education team in consultation with Threatened Species experts. They contain a wealth of information including: videos, scientific information, media links, actions you can take and links to the Science curriculum.
Build a Project
Whether you are looking for inspiration, or already have a project in mind, you can build curriculum linked lessons with our easy to use project resources including;
- project ideas linked to school excursions
- teaching resources to support your understanding of animals
- teacher professional development to grow your knowledge, teaching skills and confidence
- real school teaching examples to get ideas for your project
- templates to start your project
Video showcases
Search our Vimeo showcases to find videos on animal species. The videos cover a range of topics such as:
- Keeper talks
- Interviews with experts
- Explaining the science behind Zoos Victoria's conservation efforts
- Observational videos to allow your students to watch and wonder
- Much more!
Teacher Membership
Teacher Members get access to even more teaching resources to support learning in the classroom and help teachers and students take action for wildlife. These additional resources include:
- Time saver teaching guides for animal species which include classroom activities and curriculum links
- Teacher professional development
