Learning activities

Mangrove management

Students will visit the mangrove boardwalk to learn about the value of mangrove ecosystems, investigate the impact of visitors in this threatened ecosystem and identify management strategies to reduce this impact.

Changes over time

Students will analyse historic photos from Bobbin Head and arrange in chronological order  to compare what features from the past are similar and different to today. Students will complete a field sketch and annotate this to demonstrate their learning.

Fire Management

Students will gain an understanding of the complex decision making process required for hazard reduction burns. Students will use charts to undertake an assessment of the fuel hazard of a bushland area and how this is used to plan hazard reduction burns.

Bush walk to cultural sites

Students visit cultural sites to learn about the Aboriginal history of the area and how these sites are currently being managed.

Suggested timetable

Time	Classes A & B	Classes C & D
10.00am	Acknowledgement of Country, Welcome, Overview of the day
10.10am	Morning tea
10.30am	Changes over time Field Sketch	Mangrove Management Fire Management
11.30am	Mangrove Management Fire Management	Bushwalk to cultural site Aboriginal Management
12.30pm	Lunch
1.00pm	Bushwalk to cultural site Aboriginal Management	Changes over time Field Sketch
2.00pm	Conclusion and depart

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

Syllabus outcomes

Syllabus outcomes and content

Geography K-10 Syllabus

Outcomes

• GE3-1 describes the diverse features and characteristics of places and environments
• GE3-2 explains interactions and connections between people, places and environments
• GE3-3 compares and contrasts influences on the management of places and environments
• GE3-4 acquires, processes and communicates geographical information using geography tools for inquiry

Content

Factors that change environments

• investigate the ways people change the natural environment in Australia …..: (ACHGK026, ACHGK027)

Environments shape places

• investigate how the natural environment influences people and places (ACHGK028)

Humans shape places

• investigate how people influence places.(ACHGK029)

Bushfire hazard

• examine how people can prevent and minis the effects of a bushfire (ACHGK030)

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	2026 DoE $20 per student - GST free 2026 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 - GST free
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.