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**__Task__** - Australian Animals Research and Oral Presentation

These lessons introduce you to what Australian animals are and what is so special about them. It allows you to explore what is already known about animals of Australia and what you can learn about that particular animal. During the following weeks you will investigate and learn about a specific Australian animal and research certain information relating to that particular animal. You are encouraged to participate in a group discussion to brainstorm ideas on which animals are the most popular to learn more about and complete worksheets that will also require you to regularly make journal entries. Students will be required to use a variety of web-sites to research the topic thoroughly, ie; google, ask, yahoo. For an exciting experience, you will be able to visit the Zoo to take a closer look at the subject and take photos of your chosen animal to be added to your final presentation. The presentation is to be completed in a 3 to 5 minute PowerPoint setting and presented to the class to teach others about your specific Australian animal.

(Hull,K 2009)
 * Stage 1 || As an introduction to this project, you will be watching the smart board to listen to the classical story “Wombat Stew”. Brainstorm and discussion within your groups that you have been placed in the popular animals you will be researching. || 1 hour ||
 * Stage 2 || You will be given 2x research template worksheets to complete. One consists of a working journal to write down learning outcomes and feelings towards the subject.

|| 1 hour ||
 * Stage 3 || Library and Computer room privileges for the students to find and locate the research project information on the worksheet template and begin Powepoint presentation. || 2-3 sessions, all 1 hour length classroom lessons ||
 * Stage 4 || An excursion to the local Zoo. Finding additional information, photos of animals and exploring the range of other animals || One full day excursion ||
 * Stage 5 || Computer room privileges for you to work together in your groups on the final presentation of the subject. Adding information and picture research. || 1-2 sessions, all 1 hour length -classroom lessons ||
 * Stage 6 || Powerpoint Presention Day

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References
**Hull, Karen (2009). Kangaroo picture [image]. Retrieved 16/05/2012 from;** http://www.flickr.com/photos/32972667