Investigate: Cane Toads | NSW DPI

The cane toads are a major threat to the Australian environment and agricultural production. It is important for students to understand why some animals are protected and others need to be eradicated. The NSW Department of Primary Industries has created an investigate unit that provides a comprehensive learning experience for students to understand the impact of cane toads.

This teacher resource is designed to help students understand cane toads and the threat they pose to Australia. It is suitable for students in Stage 3 and 4, but can be adapted to suit students of all stages. The resource includes a teacher guide with a sample student answer guide, a student workbook, a PowerPoint presentation, a cane toad flyer from the NSW Department of Primary Industries, and a Biosecurity Warrior stamp to reward students who complete the unit.

The student workbook complements the learning activities and can be used in class or completed in notebooks or online classroom spaces. The PowerPoint presentation includes links to websites and videos, providing students with a multi-faceted learning experience. Each activity can be used as a standalone activity, giving teachers the flexibility to choose which parts of the resource to use.

Get your students involved in this exciting and educational experience. Teach them about the importance of biosecurity and the impact of cane toads on the environment and agricultural production. With hands-on activities, engaging videos, and informative presentations, your students will have a memorable learning experience. Help us help the natural environment and agriculture by providing your students with the knowledge and skills to become Biosecurity Warriors.

The resource includes:

• Teacher guide with sample student answer guide
• Student workbook
• PowerPoint presentation to use in delivering the activities (includes links to websites and videos suggested in the learning activities)
• The NSW Department of Primary Industries cane toad flyer
• A Biosecurity Warrior stamp to share with students who complete the unit.

Each activity can be used as a standalone activity. You can choose to use parts of the resource or the whole unit.