Learning activities

Getting started

Students will receive their own nature journal. They will  examine the reasons why people record observations and  some of the important features to include in their journals.

Warming up

Students will play a nature memory game to explore the natural features of the area and to learn the boundaries for the session.Students participate in some warm up drawing exercises using their journals to learn skills of observation.

Information through the senses

Students will investigate and record observations of the natural environment in their nature journals including leaf rubbings and a sound map.

Botanical drawing

Students will explicitly learn about the scientific skill of  botanical drawings. Using water colour pencils, students will undertake their own botanical drawing in their nature journal.

Following on

Teachers will be supplied with a comprehensive list of nature journaling ideas to inspire students to continue with  the practice of nature journaling on an ongoing basis.

Suggested timetable

Time	Classes
9.30am - 11.00am	Class A
11.30am-1.00pm	Class B
1.30pm - 3.00pm	Class C
3.00pm	Finish

*NOTE: Gibberagong staff can work within established school times on the day. Please contact the Centre to discuss.

Syllabus outcomes

Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus (2024)

Outcomes

• uses information to investigate the solar system and the effects of energy on living, physical and geological systems ST2-SCI-01

Content

Living things depend on energy and materials to survive

• Describe the relationship between habitat, ecosystem and environment
• Observe and describe living and non-living things in a habitat
• Describe ways in which plants and animals depend on each other for survival
• Describe ways in which plants and animals depend on each other for survival

Geography K-10 Syllabus

Outcomes

• GE2-1 examines features and characteristics of places and environments
• GE2-2 describes the ways people, places and environments interact
• GE2-4 acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry

Content

Significance of environments

Students:

• investigate the importance of natural vegetation and natural resources to the environment, animals and people, for example: (ACHGK021, ACHGK022, ACHGK024)

  • identification of types of natural vegetation e.g. forests, grasslands, deserts
  • explanation of the importance of natural vegetation to animals and the functioning of the environment e.g. provision of habitats, production of oxygen
  • discussion of the importance of natural vegetation and natural resources

Cost and details

Location	Your school
Cost	2026 DoE $15 per student - GST free 2026 Non-gov school cost $25 per student - GST free, minimum charge $750 per class.
Risk Assessments	A complete risk assessment will be sent upon confirmation.
Preparation	Please provide one learning space/classroom for all participating classes for the duration of the day. Please ensure the space has a smart board.
Adverse weather	On days where the weather may be unsuitable, a Gibberagong staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangments.
Medical notifications	Notify Gibberagong EEC by completing and returning the medical form before the incursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.