Learn about Dr John Walmsley and his conservation work with this 2-page reading passage and accompanying comprehension questions.
Who Is Dr John Walmsley?
John Wamsley is a famous Australian conservationist. He was born in 1938 in South Australia. As a child, he loved exploring the outdoors and watching birds, insects and other animals. This love for nature stayed with him, so he decided to make conservation his life’s work.
In 1969, John bought a piece of land and named it Warrawong Sanctuary. The land was damaged from farming, but John had a vision. He wanted to create a safe place for native animals to live. He planted trees, shrubs and grasses that were native to Australia. He also built fences to keep out predators like foxes and cats. Slowly, the sanctuary became a thriving home for many endangered animals.
Learn About Dr John Walmsley in National Science Week 2024
The theme for National Science Week 2024 is “Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability”. The theme is one that resonates strongly with Dr John Walmsley’s work of protecting endangered species such as the platypus.
This reading passage and comprehension activity have been designed by our teacher team to educate your students about the conservation work of Dr John Walmsley. It explains how one person’s actions can make a huge difference in protecting the environment and can be an inspiration to others.
After reading the passage, students are then required to answer 10 comprehension questions based on the content in the text. Questions include multiple-choice, true/false and free-response questions.
Download for National Science Week 2024!
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This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a Teach Starter collaborator.
Learn More About Australia’s Conservationists
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