Science - Coastal studies (Merewether Beach)

Merewether Beach (meet at Merewether Ocean Baths), Fredrick Street, Merewether.

Science and technology outcomes

A student:

• plans and conducts scientific investigations to answer testable questions, and collects and summarises data to communicate conclusions ST3-1WS-S
• plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity ST3-2DP-T
• examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things ST3-4LW-S

 Key inquiry questions

How do physical conditions affect the survival of living things?

How do the structural and behavioural features of living things support survival?

Focus question: Why is it important for food and/or fibre to be produced sustainably?

Content

Living world

Growth and survival of living things

Students:

• describe how changing physical conditions in the environment affect the growth and survival of living things.
• test predictions by gathering data and use evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena.
• understand that scientific and technological knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions.

Adaptations of living things

Students:

• describe adaptations as existing structures or behaviours that enable living things to survive in their environment.
• describe the structural and/or behavioural features of some native Australian animals and plants and why they are considered to be adaptations.

Sustainably managing environments to source food and fibre

Explain a sustainable practice used by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities to manage food and fibre resources

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 Mereweather Ocean Baths, Fredrick Street, Merewether. Drop students on Fredrick Street and students walk down the the ocean baths. 

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.

Toilet facilities are available at Merewether Baths. If available, a covered shelter with picnic tables is utilised for recess and lunch breaks.

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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