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Conservation and Culture

Work with Parks Victoria to create a solution for real-world problems in conservation and environmental science.

A fully immersive 4-day Design Thinking program in collaboration with Parks Victoria. Students explore a range of technology options and participate in industry visits while working through the design process to address challenges linked to the industry culminating in students presenting their outcomes.

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Suitable for

Years 7 -10 + VM

Duration

4x Full days at Industry & GTS

Program Information

  • Science
  • Humanities
  • Digital Technologies
  • Design & Technologies
  • VCAL

  • Product Design and Technology
  • Applied Computing
  • Environmental Science
  • Agricultural and Horticultural Studies

  • Certificate II in Animal Care
  • Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
  • Part 1: Introduction to Wildlife Care
  • Wildlife Rescue and First Aid Techniques

  • Park Ranger
  • Conservation Consultant
  • Park Designer
  • Educator

 

Program Delivery

Day 1 You Yangs
Participate in sessions with Parks Victoria Rangers to understand challenges within the reserve.
Day 2 Serendip Reserve
Discover the design thinking process, the project brief and challenges within the sanctuary.
Day 3 Geelong Tech School
Work through the design process, identify a challenge, design a solution and begin prototyping. Use a range of emerging technologies to prototype designs.
Day 4 Geelong Tech School
Finalise prototypes and present them to Parks Victoria staff via Zoom.
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