Factors that shape places - Glenrock State Conservation Area
Geography
Program
This excursion program is undertaken on a walk through the beautiful Glenrock State Conservation Area using a number of fieldwork techniques. Students collect, record and interpret data to draw conclusions on how people have changed the environment and the management of this area. Students examine Aboriginal people’s connection to the environment and their sustainable management.
Activities:
- Students observe vegetation, collecting and recording data on weather and other factors in two different environments e.g. air temperature, wind speed, slope.
- Students listen to a local dreaming story and discuss Aboriginal people's connection and sustainable management of country.
- Students observe how humans have influenced and managed Glenrock SCA.
- Students measure and record data on the water quality and interpret the results to assess human impact.
- Students create a 3D map of Glenrock on the beach using sand and other materials they collect.
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.
Glenrock State Conservation Area.
The excursion commences at Dudley Campus for students to use toilets. Students will reboard the bus and be transported to the Yuelarbah car park on Burwood Road. At the conclusion of the excursion students will be collected from the Glenrock Scout Camp. Toilet facilities are available at the Scout Camp.
| 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 |
Buses will be needed to transport students to Dudley Campus to use toilet facilities. Students will then reboard the buses and be dropped off at the Yuelarbah Trail car park, Burwood Road, Whitebridge. Students will be collected from the Glenrock Scout Camp, Scout Camp Road, Whitebridge at the conclusion of the excursion. |
| 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
Walk through Glenrock SCA and learning activities - 10:15 am
Morning Tea - 10:45am
Walk through Glenrock SCA and learning activities - 11:00 am
Lunch - 12:00pm
Walk through Glenrock SCA and learning activities - 12:20 pm
Finish- 2:00pm
Students will have morning tea and lunch in Glenrock State Conservation Area. This timetable is only a guide and may be adjusted.
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Geography outcomes Factors that shape places A student:
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Key inquiry questions How do people and environments influence one another? How do people influence places and the management of spaces within them? |
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Content Factors that change environments Students: investigate the ways people change the natural environment in Australia and another country, for example: - examination of how people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, have influenced each country’s environmental characteristics eg land clearing Environments shape places Students: investigate how the natural environment influences people and places Humans shape places Students: investigate how people influence places, for example: - description of who organises and manages places eg local and state governments - identification of ways people influence places and contribute to sustainability eg roads and services, building development applications, local sustainability initiatives |