People live in places/ people and places- Dudley Campus
Geography
Program
Students will investigate what Awabakal Nature Reserve is like, the features and people's connection to places through engaging learning activities. Students discover what makes this place special and Aboriginal connections to country.
Activities include:
- Short bushwalk to Little Swamp to learn about the local heritage, how it is used by people and how to care for this location. Students participate in a puppet play of a local dreaming story and complete a sketch showing the features of the environment.
- Investigation and examination of traditional tools used by the Awabakal people.
- Using weather instruments to gather data and discussion about seasons.
- Examination of the features of maps and a challenge activity where students use the map to find clues. Students construct a map using natural materials found on school grounds.
The basic program will be changed to suit the group size and weather conditions. For further information on curriculum links, the program and excursion information see below or contact us.
| What to bring |
Printed worksheets in colour, 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. |
| 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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Geography outcomes Outcomes Early stage 1: A student:
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Key inquiry questions Early Stage 1:
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Content Early stage 1: People live in places Important places - investigate the importance of places they live in and belong to Aboriginal places - investigate the Countries/Places important to Aboriginal Peoples Locating places - investigate how the location of places can be represented Stage 1: Features of places Features of places - investigate features of places and how they can be cared for Weather and seasons - investigate the weather and seasons of places People and places: Australian places - investigate places across a range of scales within Australia Australia’s location –investigate Australia’s location in the world Local and global connections - investigate connections that people, including Aboriginal Peoples, have to local and global places |