Educational Resources

Upper Primary School Environmental Education Program

The Kedron Brook Catchment Branch of the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland has prepared an educational program on catchments and ecological monitoring. The program is tailored to schools within the water catchment of Kedron Brook and was introduced to some schools in 2007. An experienced educator and a biologist facilitate the two hour hands-on environmental science program. Go to our webpage on education in our projects section.

School Resources

KudzuOne of the many new weeds on the block - Kudzu -

Is there still a chance to stop it?

Keep you eyes out for this fast growing vine with the characteristic large lobed leaves. It quickly grows up and over any trees and shrubs and smothers their further development.

To learn about other weeds that threaten our native trees and wildlife, look at these two reports...

Dyschoriste and Camphor laurel weeds in Kedron Brook
Kedron Brook Catchment Weed Project Report

These links take you to more happy subjects... the biodiversity and wonders of the flora and fauna in the Kedron Brook Catchment.

Information about Kedron Brook Catchment
Kedron Brook Fauna Habitat Study


 

For environmental sustainability...

Brisbane City Council – Environmental garden  
Brisbane City Council - Environmental household 
Brisbane City Council - Weeds 

Environmental monitoring
Waterwatch
Ferny Grove State High Fish Snapshot Day

Environmental inquiry is a web site that provides ideas for running inquiry based investigations in science.

Water management issues
The Water Tours CD [link missing, being sourced] is a comprehensive compilation of important facts on water with a particular focus on South East Qld.

Teacher Resources

Practical School ground projects - Click here for illustrations of some practical school yard projects which will enhance students appreciation of catchment protection issues.

Professional Development

(Refer to Student Links also)
Dept of Natural Resources & Mines – Science & SOSE Modules
NOVA - Science in the News - Australian Academy of Sciences
Sustainability - Australian Academy of Sciences




   
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