Overview
During a bushwalk through one of the special bushland areas of northern Sydney, the students will explore the features of these special places, including the plants, animals and Aboriginal history. The students will do this through a range of sensory fieldwork activities that include building shelters, exploring bush tucker plants, treasure hunts of natural materials and magic spot listening places.
Inquiry questions
What are places like?
What makes a place special?
How can we look after the places we live in?
Learning Activities
Wuny-unga's Journey
Through the story of Wuny-unga, the students will explore and and immerse in nature during a bushwalk. A variety of sensory activities on the walk will help develop a deeper awareness of the bushland environment and the Aboriginal Peoples connection to Country leading to the discovery of Wuny-unga's identity. These activities may include listening to the bush sounds at their magic spot, matching the colours of the bush to rainbow chips, looking at natural features through a magnifier and learning about the importance of Aboriginal bush resources.
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.
Excursion Locations
This program is offered at the following locations. Click on an image to find out more.
*Note: Excursions at Muogamarra operate in Terms 2 and 3 only.
Sample Timetable
NOTE: Variations to timetable based on specific location
Time
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Classes A, B
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Classes C, D
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10.00am
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Acknowledgement of Country, Welcome, Overview of the day
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10.10am
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Morning Tea
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| 10.30am |
Wuny-ungas Story |
Exploring Places
Old Forest Story and create a forest
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| 12.00pm |
Lunch |
| 12.30pm |
Exploring Places
Old Forest Story and create a forest
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Wuny-ungas Story |
| 2.00pm |
Conclusion and depart |
Teacher Information
Download the program flyer
Excursion locations
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Bobbin Head
Muogamarra Nature Reserve
West Head
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Bus access map
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Map for access to venue will be sent with the confirmation
Please ensure you print a copy and provide to the bus driver on the morning of the excursion.
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| Cost |
2023 DoE $15 per student - GST free
2023 Non-gov school cost $25 per student - GST free, minimum charge $575 per class.
NOTE: National Parks entry is $1.10 per student in addition
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| Class numbers and size |
Up to 4 classes
Max. 23 students per class
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| Risk Assessments |
Bobbin Head
Muogamarra Nature Reserve
West Head
COVID
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| Social Stories |
Bobbin Head
Muogamarra
West Head
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| Supporting Resources |
Student activities |
| What to bring |
Backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes, mask.
Students wear sports uniform.
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| Adverse weather |
On days where the weather is unsuitable (see risk assessment), 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 excursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking. |
Syllabus outcomes and content
Geography K-10 Syllabus
People Live in Places
Outcomes
A student:
> identifies places and develops an understanding of the importance of places and people GEe-1
> communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools GEe-2
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
- discussion of why places are special and how people care for them
- explanation of why people need to take care of places
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
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
