Education Activities and Excursions

2008

At Bunbury Dolphin Discovery (BDD) we provide curriculum-focused educational activities and field based learning in marine and environmental studies.

Located 2½ hours south of Perth on the foreshore of Koombana Bay in Bunbury, BDD is surrounded by a diverse range of marine and coastal habitats including the Indian Ocean, Koombana Bay, the Leschenault Estuary, the Leschenault Inlet and the mangroves. Each habitat represents a unique natural resource and offers an ideal opportunity for learning. In consultation with the WA Department of Education and Training, BDD has created an educational science-based program for 2007/2008. The program activities include:

1. Dolphins and their Environment (BDD, Theatre and Beach)
   1. Key Learning Area: Science, Society and Environment
   2. Other Learning Areas: Mathematics, The Arts.
   3. Duration: 60 - 90 minutes
2. What’s in the Mud (Mangrove Forest Excursion)
   1. Key Learning Area:  Science, Society and Environment
   2. Other Learning Areas: Mathematics, The Arts.
   3. Duration: 90 minutes
3. Everything Marine (BDD and the Mangrove Forest Combined)
   1. Duration: 120 minutes
4. Boats, Biology and the Bay (Naturaliste Charters Boat Cruise)
   1. Key Learning Area:  Environmental Science Mathematics
   2. Duration: 60 - 90 minutes (weather dependant)

An education booklet is available and has a comprehensive range of educational activities and excursions available from Early Childhood to Year 9. This booklet is available to download by clicking HERE. For more information, to order your booklet or to make a booking, please contact BDD direct:

Phone: (08) 9791 3088

Email: education@dolphindiscovery.com.au

Web: www.dolphindiscovery.com.au