Geography- Rural Places
Morpeth
Program
The focus of this study is a geographical investigation of the rural environment of iMorpeth. Students investigate the location and character, geographical processes that have shaped the place, nature of changes affecting the place along with responses and strategies.
Inquiry Question
- Investigate processes that have shaped the town of Morpeth and evaluate responses and strategies to in place
The program includes:
Introduction including history, factors shaping Morpeth, challenges, spatial distribution and population density and spheres of influence.
Activities:
- Walk through Morpeth, examining the nature of changes affecting place, geographical processes and strategies for sustainability in a variety of locations.
- Measuring environmental comfort factors such as wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, humidity, surface temperature, noise levels and sun exposure at two locations.
- Streetscape transect investigating the character of place.
- Matching historical photos to current day location to observe changes over time.
- discussion of the social, economic and environmental changes affecting Morpeth and responses and strategies for sustainability.
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 |
Meet at Noels and Daphne Unicomb Park next to the Museum in Morpeth at 10.00am Swan Street, Morpeth. Awabakal Environmental Education Centre teachers will meet you there. The excursion will conclude 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
Learning activities - 10:15am
Lunch - 12:00pm
Learning activities - 12:30pm
Finish - 2:00pm
Students will need to bring their food and drink for the day.
Toilets are available at some points during the day.
This timetable is only a guide and may be adjusted.
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Geography outcomes A student:
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Content Rural and Urban Places Investigation of a rural and an urban place Students study ONE place in a rural setting and ONE place within a larger urban settlement, to investigate:
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