Landscapes
Geography
Program
Students walk through and investigate the coastal landscape of Awabakal Nature Reserve and the landforms within it. Students use geographical tools to measure and record data investigating a range of landforms. Students investigate ways people have changed this landscape, the impact of human activities and management strategies.
Activities:
• Students collect and analyse data in two ecosystems using a range of equipment e.g. GPS, anemometers, hygrometers, clinometers, compass and identification charts.
• Students investigate the ways people have changed Awabakal Nature Reserve, the impact of human activities and management strategies through water quality testing and vegetation observation activities.
• Students complete a field sketch of landforms and main features of a landscape.
• Students complete a concept map exploring the values of the landscapes and landforms of Awabakal Nature Reserve and the groups of people who may value it.
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 |
Students are dropped off at Awabakal Environmental Education Centre (AEEC), 51 Boundary Street, Dudley at 10:00am. Buses collect students from the end of Ocean Street, Dudley at 2:00pm. |
| 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 - 10:00am
Morning tea - 10:20am
Walk and learning activities - 10:30am
Lunch - 12:30pm
Walk and learning activities - 12:50pm
Finish- 2:00pm
This timetable is only a guide and may be adjusted.
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Geography outcomes A student:
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Key inquiry questions Landscapes and landforms
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