Geography - Our local environment

This program can be delivered on your school grounds, in a local reserve or National Park. The location will be arranged in consultation with Awabakal Environmental Education Centre Teachers to determine the suitability of a location. Alternatively this program can be delivered at Awabakal Environmental Education Centre- Dudley Campus, 51 Boundary Street, Dudley, NSW.

Stage 2 Geography outcomes

Places are similar and different:

A student:

• examines features and characteristics of places and environments GE2-1
• describes the ways people, places and environments interact GE2-2
• acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry GE2-4

 Key inquiry questions

The earth’s environment:

• How does the environment support the lives of people and other living things?
• How can people use places and environments more sustainably?

Content

Different environments

Students:

• investigate the natural characteristics of Australia and a country in Asia, for example: comparison of climate, natural vegetation and native animals

Significance of environments

Students:

• investigate the importance of natural vegetation and natural resources to the environment, animals and people, for example:

- identification of types of natural vegetation eg forests, grasslands, deserts

- explanation of the importance of natural vegetation to animals and the functioning of the environment eg provision of habitats, production of oxygen

- discussion of the importance of natural vegetation and natural resources to people eg provision of food, medicine, fuel, timbers, fibres, metals

Protection of environments

Students:

• investigate sustainable practices that protect environments, including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, for example:

- examination of how environments can be used sustainably eg sustainable agricultural, commercial, recreational practices

- examination of how the practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples support the sustainable use of environments eg use of resources

Learning across the curriculum

Sustainability 

Numeracy

Civics and citizenship

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures

Literacy

This will vary depending on the chosen excursion location. 

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 - 10:10 am

Two learning activities - 10:30am

Lunch - 12:00pm

Two learning activties - 12:30pm

Finish- 2:00pm

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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