Aim
Provide an alternative home for the possum by constructing a sturdy ‘weatherproof’ model of a possum house.
Learning Objectives
Understand what a habitat is and why is it important
Understand the needs of a possum
Understand that a possum needs shelter from weather and predators to feel safe
Describe properties of materials used and use materials appropriately and safely
Students will be able to:
Use engineering design process to design a nesting box for their identified possum
Conduct appropriate research about the identified possum
Communicate design ideas –label drawings, identifying features an describe the purpose of their nesting box design
Safely create design solutions
Design ePortfolio 