Year 12 Biology Taken to the Zoo
I remember excursions as a fun part of my schooling. It was an excellent opportunity to get away from a classroom setting and learn through hands-on experiences. A visit to the Perth Zoo this week had our Year 12 Biology students excited.Â
The visit offered our girls the chance to extend their understanding of homeostatic mechanisms in animals such as the giraffe and elephant. The girls were required to consider ways zoos prevent and manage infectious disease amongst animals, and the procedures followed to help maintain genetic variation in captive-bred populations.
The girls were so fortunate to have a beautiful fine day for their visit, which also meant the animals were out enjoying the sun.
Year 12 Biology students had the following to say:
Olivia Read said, “It was an amazing experience to have first-hand interaction with the animals, which we wouldn’t be able to do every day. This opportunity allowed us to apply what we are learning in class in a practical and real-life scenario.”Â
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Santa Maria College is a vibrant girls school with a growing local presence and reputation. Our Mission is to educate young Mercy women who act with courage and compassion to enrich our world. Santa Maria College is located in Attadale in Western Australia, 16 km from the Perth CBD. We offer a Catholic education for girls in Years 5 – 12 and have 1300 students, including 152 boarders.
