Explore the countries of the African continent, specifically Northern Kenya, and the connection Australia has with this location. Learn about the diversity of the world’s people, including the Indigenous people of Kenya and how they live. Explore and reflect upon similarities, differences and the importance of intercultural understanding.

Students will develop a deeper understanding of the Kenyan Savannah and some of the issues facing the environment and animals. Students will use their geographical skills and apply them to solve a range of questions surrounding the Savannah. Your students will be evaluating and explaining environmental management strategies as well as applying mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse geographical data.

Throughout this depth study, you will develop a practical understanding of how predictive models of inheritance enable decision making to maintain genetic diversity in zoo-based animal-based populations. Investigate how science is used to make predictions about the future changes to populations and explore the impact of biotechnology on biological assets.

This resource is to be used as part of an excursion to Taronga Zoo – home to 4000 animals representing over 350 species. This resource and related workshop is linked to the NSW Syllabus and has been developed in consultation with the Department of Education and NSW School teachers. This resource to understand the marketing strategies used by Taronga Zoo to remain competitive within the market and generate income to fund conservation programs.