Join Echo the Echidna on an exciting journey through the Australian bush! After reading Echo’s Great Bush Adventure, students will step into the story and help Echo visit his animal friends, exploring different ecosystems along the way
.At each stop, students will complete hands-on activities to investigate whether the habitats are meeting the basic needs of living things: food, water, air, and shelter. They'll observe, problem-solve, and help Echo decide how each environment can support its special creatures. These activities promote observation skills, critical thinking, and an understanding of the relationship between living things and their environments.
Once the adventure is complete, students will consolidate their learning by participating in fun, interactive games that reinforce their understanding of the basic needs of living things and the importance of healthy habitats.
Through storytelling, hands-on exploration, and play-based learning, Echo’s Great Bush Adventure fosters deep connections to environmental science concepts in an accessible, meaningful, and memorable way.
Get ready to explore, discover, and protect the bush—Echo is counting on you!
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