Inquiry questions
What animals and plants are found in local bushland?
How do people use these areas?
What is the history, including Aboriginal history, of this area of bushland?
How can we protect this special local place?
Learning activities
Introduction
Students will be introduced to the day’s activities, including acknowledging prior experience, a map of the track, learning intentions and safety precautions.
Local Bushland Exploration
The plan for the day depends on a number of factors, including length of walk, type of terrain and distance from the school. This will be negotiated with the school prior to the visit.
The Gibberagong staff are experts in adapting activities to the environment and learning needs of the students. After the prior assessment of the track, the Gibberagong teachers will design a program that will engage students in a variety of hands-on and interesting activities.
Sample Timetable
NOTE: Variations to timetable based on specific location, group size and weather
| Time |
Classes A, B, C |
| 9.30am |
Gibberagong staff arrive at school |
| 10.00am |
Acknowledgement of Country
Overview of the day
|
| 10.15am |
Morning Tea |
| 10.30am |
Commence walk |
| 2.00pm |
Back to school |
| 2.15pm |
Finish and pack up |
| 2.30pm |
Gibberagong staff depart |
Teacher Information
Download the program flyer
Location
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Your school
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Cost
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2023 DoE $15 per student - GST free
2023 Non-gov school cost $25 per student - GST free, minimum charge $575 per class.
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Risk Assessments
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Developed prior to incursion
COVID
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| 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
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What to bring
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Backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes, mask.
Students wear reusable name tag and sports uniform.
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Adverse weather
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On days where the weather is unsuitable (see risk assessment), a Gibberagong staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangments.
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Medical notifications
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Notify Gibberagong EEC by completing and returning the medical form before the incursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.
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Syllabus outcomes and content
Geography K-10 Syllabus
Outcomes
A student:
> examines features and characteristics of places and environments GE2-1
> describes the ways people, places and environments interact GE2-2
> acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry GE2-4
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
Science and technology K-6 Syllabus
Outcomes
A student:
> compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things ST2-4LW
Content
Survival of living things
Students:
- describe how living things depend on each other and the environment to survive, for example (ACSSU073)
Geography K-10 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2015
Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2017
