Sunshine Coast Kids in Action Conference 2015
Theme ideas: Biodiversity
Local Biodiversity
The Sunshine Coast is a “biodiversity hotspot” with 84 different regional
ecosystems. Over 1600 difference flora species and 700 fauna species have
been recorded in the area.
Useful Websites:
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Australian Museum Site
Australian Government
Sunshine Coast Council’s Biodiversity Strategy
Biodiversity Snapshots
Australian conservation Foundation
Atlas of Living Australia
OZCAM
Living Smart
“Kids teaching kids” examples:
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Tamworth’s seahorses
St Eugene’s – What if
Mildura Secondary college – Fire: Friend or foe
Mildura Secondary college – Exploring Abolone
Diamond Creek Primary – Looking through the Diamond Looking glass
Scott Creek Primary – Cooking fresh and local
Sacred Heart Wagga Wagga – Making a difference in our patch