Science - Living things

Awabakal Environmental Education Centre- Dudley Campus, 51 Boundary Street, Dudley and Awabakal Nature Reserve.

Science and technology outcomes

Early stage 1:

A student:

• observes, questions and collects data to communicate ideas. STe-1WS-S
• explores the characteristics, needs and uses of living things. STe-3LW-ST

Stage 1:

A student: 

• observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas. ST1-1WS-S 
• describes observable features of living things and their environments. ST1-4LW-S 
• identifies how plants and animals are used for food and fibre products. ST1-5LW-T 

Key inquiry questions

Early Stage 1:

• What do we notice about living things?
• How can living things be used to meet our needs?

Stage 1:

• What are the external features of living things?
• How can we improve a local environment to encourage living things to thrive?
• Focus Question: How do humans use plants and animals?

Content

Early stage 1: Living world

Characteristics and basic needs of living things

Using living things as food and fibre

Stage 1: Living world

External features of living things

Living things live in different places

Plants and animals used for food and fibre

Learning across the curriculum

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures

Sustainability 

Critical and creative thinking  

Drop off and collection AEEC, Boundary Street, Dudley.

Please note: if you are using a bendy bus to transport students please contact AEEC prior to excursion for important information.

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 activities - 10:30am

Lunch - 12:00pm

Two activities - 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.