Learning activities

Special places story

Through story, students begin to understand what makes a place special. The activity encourages them to think about their own connections to local places and how to care for them.

Exploring places

Students will be introduced to a simple map of the area to learn how maps can be used as a way of exploring places. With map in hand, the students will identify and visit the different features of their place to explore and learn about why those places are special.

The old forest story and create a forest

Using a large story board, the students will be told a story about the importance of protecting natural bushland. The story is followed by the ‘create a forest’ activity where students work in groups and use natural materials and plastic animals to create a model habitat for Australian animals.

Suggested timetable

Time	Classes A & B	Classes C & D
10.00am	Welcome Acknowledgement of Country, Overview of the day.
10.10am	Morning tea
10.30am	Bushwalk and picture book	Mapping activity, clay crab and forest story
12.00pm	Lunch
12.30pm	Mapping activity, clay crab and forest story	Bush walk and picture book
2pm	Conclusion and depart

* Please call the centre if you have more than 4 classes.

Syllabus outcomes

Geography K-10 Syllabus

Outcomes

• GEe-1 identifies places and develops an understanding of the importance of places to people
• GEe-2 communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools

Content

Important places

Students:

• investigate the importance of places they live in and belong to, for example: (ACHGK002, ACHGK004)
• identification of places they live in and belong to

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander places

Students:

• investigate the Country/Places important to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, for example: (ACHGK003)

  • identification of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander site, Country or Place
  • discussion of why the site, Country or Place is

Locating places

Students:

• investigate how the location of places can be represented, for example:

  • location of familiar and local places on maps
  • description of the location of places

Cost and details

Bus access map	Map for access to venue will be sent with the confirmation. Please ensure you print a copy and provide it to the bus driver on the morning of the excursion.
Cost	2025 DoE $20 per student - GST free 2025 Non-gov school cost $25 per student - GST free, minimum charge $750 per class NOTE:  National Parks entry is $1.10 per student in addition
Class numbers and size	Up to 4 classes Max. 30 students per class Please contact the centre if you have more than 4 classes.
Risk assessments	A complete risk assessment will be sent upon confirmation.
What to bring	Backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes. Students wear sports uniform.
Adverse weather	On days where the weather is unsuitable (see risk assessment), a Gibberagong staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangements. Please check your bus company’s cancellation policy.
Medical notifications	Notify Gibberagong EEC by completing and returning the medical form before the excursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.