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By Emily Hocking, Anne Goulopoulos and Cathy Glen. Click here to print the quiz. Click here to do the quiz online at the Question and Answer Database by Shane Watts.

Become a 'Friend of the Platypus'

The Platypus is one of the world's most remarkable animals. It is also an extremely challenging animal to study in the wild. Much remains to be learnt about this unique mammal and how we can best ensure its future survival.

By becoming a 'Friend of the Platypus' you can both sponsor the important work of the Australian Platypus Conservancy and enjoy being involved as a supporter of the exciting challenge of platypus conservation.

As a Friend of the Platypus you receive the following benefits:

• A subscription to Ripples, the Conservancy Newsletter, providing regular updates on platypus research and conservation issues.
• Priority participation as a volunteer in platypus fieldwork.
• Free entry " to behind the scenes " platypus-spotting tours at the Conservancy base at Toorourrong Reservoir Park and other special events.
• Special members rates for purchase of all publications, posters, cards and other materials produced by the Conservancy.

Become a Friend of the Platypus for 1997/1998 (valid to 30 December 1998) for only AUD $30 per year, (individual), AUD $45 (Household / Family at one address), AUD $20 (Full-time Student) or AUD$100 for corporate members.

For more information contact:

Australian Platypus Conservancy
PO Box 84
Whittlesea 3757
Victoria
Australia
Tel: 9716 1626
Fax: 9716 1664

Platypus Facts

Environment Australia- Biodiversity Group Platypus Page

Platypus Computing have an interesting site about the platypus with references.

Earth Sanctuaries Platypus Page

Wildscapes Safaris Wildlife Information on the Australian Platypus

http://www.ozemail.com.au/~wildscap/wildlifeinfo.html

Platypus Wildlife

The Platypus is not the only native animal that is facing a population decline. Locate a school overseas that is located in an area where

 Activities
from the global school house

 
Project Subject: science
Organization Name: Christiansburg Elementary School
URL (if available) http://http://www.bev.net/education/schools/ces/
Name of Contact Person: Cathy Ney
Email of Contact Person: cney@pen.k12.va.us
Month the Project Begins: 11 / 1996
When the Project Ends: 6 / 2000
Brief Description of Project: TechnoZoo is a project designed for elementary
school students of all ages. Students are challenged to research animals in six
different habitats. Then they build model exhibits of each of the habitats using
inexpensive materials (i.e., clay, Easter gra
Purpose/ Learning Objective: With TechnoZoo students design a model zoo.
How the Project Findings will be Shared: This is an ongoing project that can
easily be replicated.
Applicable for grade level(s): 5
Included Keywords: animals, zoos, habitats, exhibits, design technology

 

 

Project Title:
A Global Challenge: Help Save the Earth by Making Art
Project Subject: Art
Organization Name: MidLink Magazine
URL (if available) http://longwood.cs.ucf.edu/~MidLink
Name of Contact Person: Marilyn Brackney
Email of Contact Person: kidatart@hsonline.net
Month the Project Begins: 10 / 1996
When the Project Ends: 11 / 1997
Brief Description of Project: MidLink Magazine is issuing a challenge to kids
all over the world to build a sculpture, in any form, out of non-recyclable solid
waste found in their areas. We hope to encourage recycling by reminding
students to take items such as paper and alum
Purpose/ Learning Objective: The purpose of this project is to increase
awareness of the solid waste problem and to encourage recycling.
How the Project Findings will be Shared: In MidLink Magazine
Applicable for grade level(s): 8
Included Keywords: Art, sculpture, recycling, solid waste, environment

 

Project Title:
A Global Challenge: Help Save the Earth by Making Art
Project Subject: Art
Organization Name: MidLink Magazine
URL (if available) http://www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/cep/ligon/ligon.home.html
Name of Contact Person: Marilyn Brackney
Email of Contact Person: kidatart@hsonline.net
Month the Project Begins: 10 / 1996
When the Project Ends: 11 / 1997
Brief Description of Project: MidLink Magazine is challenging kids all over the
world to build a sculpture, in any form, out of non-recyclable solid waste
found in their areas. We hope to encourage recycling by reminding students to
take items such as paper and aluminum to
Purpose/ Learning Objective: The purpose of this art/recycling activity is to
increase awareness of the solid waste problem and to encourage recycling.
How the Project Findings will be Shared: In MidLink Magazine
Applicable for grade level(s): 8
Included Keywords: art, sculpture, recycling, solid waste, environment



Project Title:
A Global Challenge: Help Save the Earth by Making Art
Project Subject: Art
Organization Name: MidLink Magazine
URL (if available) http://longwood.cs.ucf.edu/~MidLink
Name of Contact Person: Marilyn Brackney
Email of Contact Person: kidatart@hsonline.net
Month the Project Begins: 10 / 1996
When the Project Ends: 11 / 1997
Brief Description of Project: MidLink Magazine is issuing a challenge to kids
all over the world to build a sculpture, in any form, out of non-recyclable solid
waste found in their areas. We hope to encourage recycling by reminding
students to take items such as paper and alum
Purpose/ Learning Objective: The purpose of this project is to increase
awareness of the solid waste problem and to encourage recycling.
How the Project Findings will be Shared: In MidLink Magazine
Applicable for grade level(s): 8
Included Keywords: Art, sculpture, recycling, solid waste, environment



Project Title:
Cooper Water Works
Project Subject: Water Quality Monitoring
Organization Name: Cooper High School
URL (if available)
http://http://www-tenet.cc.utexas.edu/Pub/minigrants/sims/index.html
Name of Contact Person: April Sims
Email of Contact Person: aprilcel@tenet.edu
Month the Project Begins: 1 / 1997
When the Project Ends: 12 / 2000
Brief Description of Project: Students are divided into job-specific
departments. We monitor two local lake sites for Water Quality. We are
publishing our own data and would like to be a depository for any other
school doing the same.
Purpose/ Learning Objective: Water Quality Monitoring Pooled Database
How the Project Findings will be Shared: on Web page listed above
Applicable for grade level(s): 9
Included Keywords: water, environmental, ecology, cbl, probes

 

Project Title:
Electronic United Nations and Endangered Species
Project Subject: Social Studies
Organization Name: Electronic United Nations, an Educational Simulations,
Inc. Project
URL (if available) http://www.simulations.com/eun/
Name of Contact Person: Brian McGee
Email of Contact Person: edu4sim@simulations.com
Month the Project Begins: 9 / 1997
When the Project Ends: 10 / 1997
Brief Description of Project: This project simulates the United Nations.
Students form study groups, research Endangered Species, and write
resolutions. Students then discuss and amend their resolutions. The project
culminates in a vote with the favorites being sent to the appropri
Purpose/ Learning Objective: Through active participation, stu. will learn how
the UN functions, how to conduct online research, how to interact on the Net.
How the Project Findings will be Shared: Results will be share over the www
and sent to specific Gov. and non-Gov. organizations.
Applicable for grade level(s): Pre-K
Included Keywords: United Nations, endangered species, government,
science, environment

 

Project Title:
Electronic United Nations and Endangered Species
Project Subject: Social Studies
Organization Name: Electronic United Nations, an Educational Simulations,
Inc. Project
URL (if available) http://www.simulations.com/eun/
Name of Contact Person: Brian McGee
Email of Contact Person: edu4sim@simulations.com
Month the Project Begins: 9 / 1997
When the Project Ends: 10 / 1997
Brief Description of Project: This project simulates the United Nations.
Students form study groups, research Endangered Species, and write
resolutions. Students then discuss and amend their resolutions. The project
culminates in a vote with the favourites being sent to the appropri
Purpose/ Learning Objective: Through active participation, students will learn how
the UN functions, how to conduct online research, how to interact on the Net.
How the Project Findings will be Shared: Results will be share over the www
and sent to specific Gov. and non-Gov. organizations.
Applicable for grade level(s): Pre-K
Included Keywords: United Nations, endangered species, government,
science, environment

 

 

Australian Platypus Conservancy information and events have been kindly re-produced with permission from the Australian Platypus Conservancy.

 

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