Discover - Investigate - Learn
T: Telephone02 49558673
E: Emailawabakal-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Drawing on the content areas of places are similar and different and the earth's environment this program focuses on acquiring geographical information by observing and collecting data through fieldwork, using maps and spatial technologies. Students explore the climate, vegetation and animals of the Hunter Wetlands. They examine the importance of natural resources to the environment, animals and people and learn about the ways people value environments, including the Awabakal people.
PowerPoint introduction.
Discovery activities including:
For further information on curriculum links, program and excursion information see below or contact us.
Awabakal Environmental Education Centre- Wetlands Campus, 412 Sandgate Road, Shortland.
Stage 2 Geography outcomes
Places are similar and different:
A student:
Key inquiry questions
Places are similar and different:
The earth’s environment:
Content
The earth’s environment - the Australian continent, climate of places
Places are similar and different - significance of environments, perception and protection of places and environments
Learning across the curriculum
Sustainability
Civics and citizenship
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
Drop off and collection Awabakal Environmental Education Centre (AEEC), Wetlands Campus located at Hunter Wetlands Centre, 412 Sandgate Rd, Shortland, Newcastle.
Please use School entry.
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
Morning tea - 10:20 am
Learning activities - 10:50am
Lunch - 12:00pm
Learning activties - 12:30pm
Finish- 2:00pm
Students will have morning tea and lunch on the grounds of the AEEC. 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.
For bookings click here.
address 51 Boundary Street, Dudley NSW 2290
telephone 02 49558673
address 412 Sandgate Road, Shortland NSW 2307
telephone 02 49558673
address 51 Boundary Street, Dudley NSW 2290
telephone 02 49558673
address 412 Sandgate Road, Shortland NSW 2307
telephone 02 49558673
We would like to pay our respects and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and also pay respect to Elders both past and present.
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