Geography - Factors that shape places (Glenrock SCA)

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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 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 less than three school weeks notice may incur an administration fee. This does not apply to cancellations due to weather or fire danger. 

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