All you need to know about bringing your class to visit Phillip Island Nature's Parks. If you have any further inquires please email schoolbookings@penguins.org.au or call +61 35951 2802.
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Useful Local Contact Information
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Camp providers
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Bus companies
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Professional development and Teachers Conferences
Each year Phillip Island Nature Parks holds 2 VCE teachers conference, one aimed at Geography teachers the other at those that teach Biology, environmental science and outdoor education. The conference includes field work, information sessions, ranger programs, all accommodation and meals, for more information join our mailing list.
Professional development workshops can be tailored to suit your school’s curriculum and needs, with 3 different eco systems, unique wildlife and abundance of flora please contact use for more information.
Useful links and online resources
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- Online Education Resource Package for teachers |
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- Great Ocean and marine resources. |
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- Great paddock to plate resources |
www.dairyaustralia.com.au/Education-and-Careers/Primary-School-Resources |
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- Free online resources on sustainability and the environment. |
Education links of interest:
- www.akcoastalstudies.org/education
- www.nps.gov/glac/index
- www.nps.gov/akso/ParkWise
- www.glacierinstitute.org
- www.ocean-institute.org/index2
- www.museumvictoria.com.au/caughtandcoloured/nature
- www.enviroactivemarine.com.au/marine
- http://australianmuseum.net.au/animals
- http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/
Apps we love (all free)
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Phillip Island Nature Parks |
- Great photos, information and cool games. |
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Field Guide to the Animals of Victoria |
- Great photos, description and sounds of wildlife, if you need to identify something, this is the app for you! By Melbourne Museum |
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MyEnviornment |
- From the Department of sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Uses GPS to show you assets around you, and give you more information, great resource. |
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Marine debris tracker |
– Allows you to add to the marine debris database. |
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Marine Tides Planner |
– Great way to keep an eye on the tides all over the world, includes char depth, graphs, sunrise/sunset data and more. |
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Bunurong Marine |
- Images an information on over 300 species of marine and coastal animals and plants that can commonly be seen in Bunurong Marine National Park and nearby waters. |
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Field Guide to the
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- Fantastic field guide by Michael Morcombe to the birds of Australia. Includes text, illistrations and bird calls. |
Risk Assessments
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Minimal Impact Statements
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