Classification: The Diversity of Life on Earth
Learn how scientists classify living things.
In this biological science curriculum-aligned excursion, students in Years 7 and 8 explore the rich biodiversity of life on Earth through digital and in-exhibition immersive ecosystems. Guided by a learning facilitator, they utilise various classification tools to identify and group living organisms and map the interconnections of living things.
Students will experience
- Experience a unique immersive projection exploring ecosystems of Victoria.
- Visit Our Wondrous Planet, Melbourne Museum's newest exhibition.
- Explore the rich diversity of life across planet Earth.
- Use classification keys to identify, group and differentiate different living things.
Students will learn
- About the latest approaches to ecology, and how scientists discover, classify and protect biodiversity.
- About different types of classification tools, and their applications.
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 7 to 8
Minimum 15 students
Maximum 30 students
Bookings
Exhibition
Presented by a museum educator
Victorian Curriculum Links
Science: Levels 7 and 8
Biological sciences
- there are similarities and differences within and between groups of organisms living on Earth; the development and use of classification tools, including dichotomous keys, help order and organise human understanding of the diversity of life (VC2S8U01)
Accessibility
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