Who killed Kermit?
Stage 2 - High potential and gifted education program
Program
This program focuses on the Intellectual Domain, engaging students in critical thinking and scientific inquiry. Students are introduced to the principles of scientific method, learning how to make observations, form hypotheses, and analyse results. Working collaboratively in small teams, they conduct a series of hands-on investigations to solve an ecological mystery, applying evidence-based reasoning to draw conclusions about environmental systems.
Important information
Students will:
- develop scientific inquiry skills by forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, collecting and analysing data, and learning about fair testing and repetition in scientific investigations
- work collaboratively in teams to complete visual surveys and water quality tests to assess frog habitats
- use dipnetting and microscope investigations to identify aquatic invertebrates as biological indicators, analyse biodiversity, and determine pollution levels in local waterways
- combine and interpret all results to answer the central inquiry question, “Who Killed Kermit?”, drawing conclusions about environmental impacts and discussing actions humans can take to protect ecosystems.
This program will run across multiple dates in Terms 3 and 4, 2026. Applications for participation will be sent to schools at the end of Term 2.
Please register your interest if you would like to be included in the application process.
| Vehicle access |
Address: 59 Whitmore Road, Maraylya Minibuses and visitors arriving by private car can enter the gates on Whitmore Road and drive part way down the drive to the signposted 'Visitor parking' area near the mud brick shed. It is a short 100m walk from the visitor parking area to the classroom and office area. We kindly ask that visitors do not drive beyond this point in order to ensure the safety of our students. |
| Student numbers | This program is delivered with a maximum of 12 students per day (4 students from 3 schools). |
| Visiting teachers | Teachers are welcome to accompany students, however this is not mandatory. Parents are welcome. |
| Adverse weather | On days where the weather is unsuitable, a Longneck Lagoon EEC staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangements. |
| Medical notifications | Notify Longneck Lagoon EEC by completing and returning the student welfare form at least one week before the excursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking. |
| Further information | Welcome to Longneck Lagoon EEC |