Tidal Survival

Years 5-6

Excursion program overview

The Ricketts Point Tidal Survival Program explores the intertidal rockpools, sandy beaches and coastal vegetation of a marine sanctuary, discovering many common sea creatures.  Activities include:

• Safety Talk – A brief overview of how to stay safe at the beach.
• Coastal Vegetation – An exploratory guided tour to discover the adaptations that plants need to survive on the coast.
• Marine Education Centre – Students learn about the role the Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary plays in conservation, exploring the Marine Education Centre.
• Rock Platform Ramble – The students will discover some of the sea creatures and plants that live in the intertidal zone. They will look at adaptations and survival methods. This session includes a shell study.
• Change Over Time – The students will become aware of how Port Phillip Bay has changed over geological time.  They will role-play an activity that shows how different people used the bay at different times.
• Pollution and the Marine Environment – Students will view the Supaloo of the future and become aware of how their actions at home can affect the marine environment.
• Beachcombing – Students will participate in seaweed study and locate beach treasures along the beach.

All activities are heaps of fun, active
and hands on!