Living Things- Dudley Campus
Science & Technology
Program
Students investigate the ways that different places in the environment provide for the needs of living things through a range of activities.
Activities:
- Dip netting, identification of animals using external features, and discussion of lifecycles and the needs of living things.
- Leaf litter invertebrate survey, identification of animals using external features and discussion of classification.
- Short bushwalk around nature trail investigating the needs of living things. Students construct a mini habitat for a toy animal.
- Investigation into how Aboriginal people used the environment to meet their needs, including examination of plants and tools.
The basic program will be changed to suit the group size and weather conditions or availability of water for dip netting. Other activities students may complete include an investigation into birds nests, including looking at examples of nests and construction of a nest.
For further information on curriculum links, program and excursion information see below or contact us.
| What to bring | 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. |
| Bus information | Drop off and collection AEEC, Boundary Street, Dudley. |
| Supervision |
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. |
| Medical 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. |
| Parent/ carer helpers | 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 or wet weather | 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 | Cancellations with less than three school weeks notice may incur an administration fee. This does not apply to cancellations due to weather or fire danger. |
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.
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Science and technology outcomes Early stage 1: A student:
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Key inquiry questions Early Stage 1:
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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 |