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[Year 4] Science - Role of Australian Organisms, Habitats & Food Chains: Australian Habitats

Australian Habitats

Videos

What is a Habitat?


Habitats for Kids (Video 1)


Habitats for Kids (Video 2)


What is an Ecosystem and how is it different from a habitat?


Natural Habitats and Ecosystems - A compilation


Ecosystems - Science with Mr. J


Factors that cause changes in Habitats

Habitats are Homes (Bayside) | Brisbane City Council


Habitats are Homes (Bushland) | Brisbane City Council


Mangroves


Habitat Creation in Brisbane, Queensland


My Habitat, my home - Wildlife in Redland City


What are the major Australian biomes?


Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre | Brisbane City Council


Tips for creating wildlife habitats in your garden | Gardening Australia

ScienceXplosion (Episode 20) - Watch on ABC iView

Phil Breslin draws on the knowledge of science, First Nations peoples and his own experience in the wild, to find out how animals have adapted to some of the world's most extreme and diverse, natural habitats. Click here to watch episodes on ABC iView. 
Ep. 1 - Wet and Wild Rainforests 
Ep. 2 - Desert Dwellers 
Ep. 3 - Wild Wild Wetlands 
Ep. 4 - Coastal Critters
Ep. 5 - Mud and Mangroves
Ep. 6 - Big Blue Ocean
Ep. 7 - Island Castaways 
Ep. 8 - Savannah Survivors 
Ep. 9 - Rivers of Life 
Ep. 10 - Woodland Wanderers

Australia Remastered : Wild Treasures | ABC iView

Australia's diverse and unique landscapes and ecosystems are unparalleled. Aaron Pedersen showcases unique places of ecological significance and natural beauty where animals have adapted to their particular habitats. Click here to watch episodes on ABC iView. 
- Wild Alps
- Wild Kakadu
- Red Centre
- Ancient Forests
- Great Barrier Reef
- Tasmania

Resources for Research

 

Links from the Australian Musuem 

Habitats (Australian Museum) - a collection of webpages on different Australian Habitats. 

What are some Australian habitats? (Australian Museum) - includes classroom activities.

Supporting biodiversity (Australian Museum, 2021). 
 


Links from the Encyclopedia Britannica School 

Habitat (Encyclopedia Britannica School - Elementary) - you can access this webpage at school only. 

Deep-sea Life (Encyclopedia Britannica School - Elementary) - you can access this webpage at school only. 

Deforestation (Encyclopedia Britannica School - Elementary) - you can access this webpage at school only.  

Environment (Encyclopedia Britannica School - Elementary) - you can access this webpage at school only. 


Links from the Aussie Animals website 

Australian Habitats (Aussie Animals website). 

 


Links from ABC Education 

Landscapes and Landforms: Human impact on Landscapes (ABC Education, 2023) - short video. 

Landscapes and Landforms: Uluru and Kata Tjuta (ABC Education, 2023) - short video. 

Landscapes and Landforms: Mount Kosciuszko (ABC Education, 2023) - short video. 

Landscapes and Landforms: Coastal landscapes (ABC Education, 2023) - short video. 

Landscapes and Landforms: Deserts and semi-arid landscapes (ABC Education, 2023) - short video. 

 

Australia's Wild Odyssey: Discover the connections within our ecosystems (ABC Education, 2023) - short video. 

Australia's Wild Odyssey: Variety in our natural world (ABC Education, 2023) - short video. 

Australia's Wild Odyssey: The importance of rainforests (ABC Education, 2023) - short video. 

Australia's Wild Odyssey: Ecosystem engineers (ABC Education, 2023) - short video. 

 

Conservation in the Magical Land of Oz (ABC Education, 2022) - short videos and transcripts. 

 

Deep Dive into Australia's Wild Odyssey: Ecosystems and our changing climate (ABC Education, 2023) - video. 

Deep Dive into Australia's Wild Odyssey: Biodiversity and interconnectivity (ABC Education, 2023) - video. 


Links from the Creation Research Website 

God Fitted Habitats for Biodiversity (Johnson, 2013) - article from Institute for Creation Research (great as a teacher resource and for more confident readers). 

Do Habitats Create Creatures? (Thomas, 2012) - article from Institute for Creation Research (great as a teacher resource and for more confident readers). 

Survival of the Fitted: God's Providential Programming (Johnson, 2010) - article from Institute for Creation Research (great as a teacher resource and for more confident readers). 

Links about Mangrove Habitats 

Mangrove Forest (Australian Government, Forests Australia). 

Field Guide to the Mangroves of Queensland (Australian Institute of Marine Science, 1993) - link to PDF document. 

Australian Mangroves for Kids (Kiddle). 

Mangrove (Encyclopedia Britannica School - Elementary) - access only from school. 

The Kimberley: Creatures of the mud (ABC Education, 2025) - short video. 

 


Links about Rainforest Habitats 

Rainforest (Australian Government, Forests Australia).

Animals of Australia's Rainforests (Aussie Animals website). 

Rainforest Habitat (National Geographic Kids). 

Daintree Rainforest facts for kids (Kiddle). 

 


Links about Desert Habitats 

Deserts of Australia facts for kids (Kiddle).

Desert Habitat for Kids (National Geographic Kids). 

Desert Dwellers (The Nature Conservancy Australia). 

Wildlife of Australian Deserts (Aussie Animals Website). 

 


Links about Bush Habitats 

Bush Buddies (Bush Heritage Australia - Kids' Zone) - see Documents tab for PDF Document slides (11 total). 

Everything you need to know about the Australian Bush (Future Learn Australia). 

Australian Trees and Their Ecosystems (ABC Education, 2023) - includes short video. 

 


Links about Urban Habitats 

Urban Habitats (Australian Museum). 

Wildlife of Australia's Urban Areas (Aussie Animals). 

Nurturing nature in our towns and cities (Australian Academy of Science). 

Supporting wildlife in urban areas (Western Australian Government - Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions). 

 

Ocean Creature Feature (Ology) - American Museum of Natural History - interactive activity to learn more about ocean creatures and their adaptations to survive their ecosystems. 

Adaptation Vocabulary Quiz (Java Games). 

Creaturepedia Game (Wild Kratts - PBS Kids).

Wild Kratts PBS Kids Games.