Description
This Sulphur-crested cockatoo replica is part of our large range of Australian Animal replicas.
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The Sulphur-crested cockatoo is found in tropical and temperate forests, watercourses, parks and gardens in eastern and northern Australia.
Its scientific name is Cacatua galerita.
Teaching ideas for the Sulphur-crested cockatoo replica
- Have students research the ecology of sulphur-crested cockatoos including their distribution, diet and habitat.
- Get students to create a painting of a sulphur-crested cockatoo.
- Discuss the illegal bird trade and its implications for wild bird populations.
- Have students compare sulphur-crested cockatoos with galahs, corellas, gang gangs and other similar Australian birds.
School science visit that expands on this science teaching resource
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I just wanted to pass on how much the staff and students really enjoyed it and how perfect it was to launch our science week activities. The students were enthralled, educated and entertained – a perfect trifecta!
-Caulfield Grammar School – Big Science Big FunThanks so much for presenting at our school on Monday. Our students enjoyed the show.
-Greenvale Primary School – Big Science Big FunFizzics Education curated a thoughtful and hands-on experience for the children, incorporating practical, skill-based learning activities and followed by a science presentation at the end of the event involving liquid nitrogen. This was delivered safely and effectively, capturing both the children and the parents for the duration of the presentation.
-Macquarie Bank – Family Fun DayFizzics Education ran a show today at our school and it was wonderful. He was a great facilitator and the show was age appropriate and well done.
-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big FunI just wanted to pass on how much the staff and students really enjoyed it and how perfect it was to launch our science week activities. The students were enthralled, educated and entertained – a perfect trifecta!
-Caulfield Grammar School – Big Science Big FunThanks so much for presenting at our school on Monday. Our students enjoyed the show.
-Greenvale Primary School – Big Science Big FunFizzics Education curated a thoughtful and hands-on experience for the children, incorporating practical, skill-based learning activities and followed by a science presentation at the end of the event involving liquid nitrogen. This was delivered safely and effectively, capturing both the children and the parents for the duration of the presentation.
-Macquarie Bank – Family Fun DayFizzics Education ran a show today at our school and it was wonderful. He was a great facilitator and the show was age appropriate and well done.
-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big Fun