Here you’ll find curriculum activities that cover many aspects of the Science, Mathematics and Technology Key Learning Areas while exploring animal biology, behaviour and habitat.

Australian Wildlife Cam enables students to record, collate, present and interpret real data from live animals. Students can download the monthly records made by all people visiting the web site, and use this data for research and learning activities.

We welcome your feedback and ideas - we'd also love to hear about your projects. Contact us by email or by post to Australian Wildlife Cam, C/- Gould League, PO Box 1117, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia 3189.

Curriculum Links Highlights the Key Learning Areas in Science, Mathematics and Technology covered by Australian Wildlife Cam activities to assist teachers in planning and developing their curriculum.

Collecting and using data from the website. This website collects and stores data relating to animal behaviour. You can save and use the data for projects. Just click to find out where to start.

What if... These activities will require students to work with computers. They require the manipulation of animal behaviour data using spreadsheet tools and the use of data downloaded from the Australian Wildlife Cam website.

Mathematical Challenges Here are some mathematical mindbenders to get those brains into gear. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary students, these challenges require problem solving skills. Have fun!

Exploring Adaptations - Claws Ever wondered how animals climb trees. Do their claws need to be super sharp? Is one type of bark easier to grip than other types of bark? Suitable for middle to upper primary and lower secondary students.

Exploring Adaptations - Flight Use paper planes to simulate the flight of gliding possums such as Sugar Gliders. Identify features that assist gliding and flight.

Exploring Adaptations- Moving like an ant This fun activity provides students with a chance to experience life as an ant! Well almost! Students can find out how ants use their senses to move around their nesting chamber. Suitable for all ages!

Exploring Adaptations - Camouflage Experiment with photographs, cellophane and colour to explore camouflage and vision. Suitable for lower, middle and upper primary and lower secondary students.

Out your senses! Can your students work out which senses animals use for different activities? This curriculum activity is suitable for lower, middle and upper primary students and lower secondary students. Please download this activity by clicking on the button to the right.

I heard that! Bats use echolocation to detect their prey. Use this activity to explore sound and the use of hearing to locate direction.