Collecting evidence

Audience

Secondary school, Tertiary
Learning stage

Stage 6
Learning area

Mathematics, Science
Type

Learning resources, Self-led

This activity gives you the job of identifying a mystery animal in the Australian Museum collection, based on evidence collected from around the Wild Planet exhibition. In the exhibition you will learn why preserving biodiversity is important and explore The Tree of Life to narrow down what type of animal it is and find its closest relatives.

Instructions

Download and print the Collecting evidence worksheets below. When you arrive at the Museum, head to Wild Planet and get started near The Tree of Life interactive.

Materials

Pen or pencil
Clipboard or something to help you write down your observations
Collecting evidence worksheet
Collective evidence worksheet answers – only check the worksheet answers when you are finished!