Stage 3
This excursion program is undertaken on a walk through Glenrock State Conservation Area using a number of fieldwork techniques. Students collect, record and interpret data to draw conclusions on how people have changed the environment and the management of this area. Students examine Aboriginal people’s connection to the environment, their sustainable management and influence on places.
Activities:
- Water quality testing: measuring, collecting and recording data on the water quality and interpret the results to assess human impact.
- Vegetation and Weather: observation of vegetation and measuring, collecting and recording data on weather and the environment e.g. air temperature, wind speed, slope.
- Aboriginal Perspective: Dreaming story and discussion of how Aboriginal people and the environment influenced one another.
- Human Impact observation: observation of how humans have influenced and managed Glenrock.
- 3D Map- Students create a 3D map of Glenrock on the beach using sand and other materials they collect.
For further information on curriculum links, program and excursion information see below or contact us.
Further Information
Location
Glenrock State Conservation Area. The excursion departs and ends from the Yuelarbah car park on Burwood Road. Toilet facilities at Awabakal EEC at Dudley are available before and at the conclusion of the excursion if required. If students are staying at the Scout camp at Glenrock, the excursion will depart and end at the Scout Camp.
Syllabus outcomes and content
Stage 3 Geography outcomes
Factors that shape places
A student:
- describes the diverse features and characteristics of places and environments GE3-1
- explains interactions and connections between people, places and environments GE3-2
- compares and contrasts influences on the management of places and environment GE3-3
- acquires, processes and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry GE3-4
Key inquiry questions
How do people and environments influence one another?
How do people influence places and the management of spaces within them?
Content
Factors that change environments
Students: investigate the ways people change the natural environment in Australia and another country, for example:
- examination of how people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, have influenced each country’s environmental characteristics eg land clearing
Environments shape places
Students: investigate how the natural environment influences people and places
Humans shape places
Students: investigate how people influence places, for example:
- description of who organises and manages places eg local and state governments
- identification of ways people influence places and contribute to sustainability eg roads and services, building development applications, local sustainability initiatives
Learning across the curriculum
Sustainability
Civics and citizenship
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
Numeracy
Critical and creative thinking
Bus information
Drop off and collection at Glenrock State Conservation Area, Yuelarbah Trail car park, Burwood Road, Whitebridge.
Toilet facilities are available at Awabakal EEC- Dudley Campus, 51 Boundary Street, Dudley before and at the conclusion of the excursion if required.
What to bring
Printed workbook, clipboard and pencil.
Students should bring lunch, recess, refillable water bottle, hats, sunscreen, covered walking shoes plus any special requirements of the group (Wet weather gear when necessary). Non-aerosol insect repellent is advisable in summer.
Sample timetable
Introduction - 10:00 am
Walk through Glenrock SCA and learning activities - 10:15 am
Morning Tea - 10:45am
Walk through Glenrock SCA and learning activities - 11:00 am
Lunch - 12:00pm
Walk through Glenrock SCA and learning activities - 12:20 pm
Finish- 2:00pm
Students will have morning tea and lunch in Glenrock State Conservation Area. This timetable is only a guide and may be adjusted.
Supervision
AEEC is a NSW Department of Education school and staff are trained DoE teachers specialising in Environmental Education.
AEEC teachers rely on the participation of visiting teachers to meet recommended supervision levels. Visiting teachers are ultimately responsible for behaviour of students, students with existing medical conditions or special needs.
Medical or special needs
Please notify Awabakal Environmental Education Centre of any medical conditions or special needs that may need to be taken into consideration when planning or delivering the program. Upon booking an excursion, a form will be emailed to complete to detail any medical or special needs.
Parent / carer helpers
As our staff are Department of Education teachers we don’t require parent helpers on the day. If your school decides to bring parents, we kindly ask that you keep the number to a minimum. For safety reasons and the nature of our sites, parents will not be able to participate in activities.
Extreme or wet weather
Extreme weather conditions such as heavy rainfall, high winds and extreme bush fire danger may result in the excursion being modified, postponed or cancelled. If you have any concerns regarding the weather prior to the excursion, contact Awabakal Environmental Education Centre on 4955 8673 or email awabakal-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au.
Cancellations
Cancellations less than three school weeks notice may incur an administration fee. This does not apply to cancellations due to weather or fire danger.
Bookings
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