Learning activities

Changes over time and field sketches

Students examine historical photos and create a field sketch of Bobbin Head to investigate how the place has changed. They discuss land use, infrastructure, and natural features as well as human impacts and management.

Fire Management – Western science & Cultural Knowledge

Students learn how fire is managed by various organisations and how Aboriginal Peoples have used fire through Cultural burning practices to care for Country. Using fuel load assessments and hazard rating cards, students record geographical data to determine risk and understand fire regimes.

Mangrove management (Bobbin Head only)

Students explore the mangrove ecosystem, identifying plants and animals and assessing how boardwalks, signage, and conservation practices help protect these sensitive environments. These observations help students links ecological value with geographical management strategies.

Aboriginal site management

At a significant engraving site, students reflect on the importance of preserving Aboriginal Cultural heritage. They learn how these special places are protected and how Aboriginal People map Country through oral tradition, story, and landscape knowledge.

Seasonal calendar walk

Students use local seasonal indicators (e.g. flowers, animal activity) to explore how Aboriginal Peoples observe changes and use these insights to guide activities such as Cultural burning, food collection, and environmental care.

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 and field sketches	Mangrove management Fire Management
11.30am	Mangrove management Fire management	Seasonal calendar walk Aboriginal site management
12.30pm	Lunch
1.00pm	Seasonal calendar walk Aboriginal site management	Changes over time and field sketches
2.00pm	Conclusion and depart

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

Syllabus outcomes

Syllabus outcomes and content

Human Society and its Environment K-6 Syllabus (2024)

Outcomes

• HS3-GEO-01 examines global citizenship and how people organise, protect and sustainably use the environment, using geographical information
• HS3-ACH-01 describes Aboriginal Knowledges and Practices that care for Country and the importance of Aboriginal Languages revival

Content

Geographical information is used to plan for sustainable futures

People organise and manage places using geographical information

• Observe, measure, collect and record geographical information to explain how places are organised
• Research and explain how people and agencies manage places where environmental events occur
• Propose strategies to manage a local place where environmental events occur
• Explain how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities use seasonal calendars to organise and manage Country and Place

Aboriginal Cultural Knowledges and Practices that care for Country

• Explain the importance of undertaking Cultural obligations to Country as part of the continuation of Aboriginal Cultures
• Examine Aboriginal Cultural works as evidence of Oral Traditions and mapping of landscapes
• Explain how Aboriginal Peoples’ Cultural Knowledges of fire are used to organise, manage and interact with Country
• Describe how local Knowledges of Country influence Aboriginal Peoples’ management of environments and World Heritage areas

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 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.