This special program focuses on the needs of living things; air, water, shelter and food. Students and their teddies participate in number of activities including an earth walk, habitat games, story time and a picnic in the bush. A letter delivered to the class from Edward, the chief Teddy Bear, invites the children to bring their teddies to a picnic.
What are the needs of living things?
A bush walk that immerses students in nature through a variety of sensory activities that help develop a deeper awareness of the bushland environment. These activities include listening to the bush sounds at a magic spot, matching the colours of the bush to rainbow chips, looking at natural features through a magnifier and learning about the importance of bush foods and the Aboriginal Peoples connection to Country.
These games focus on the needs of living things: P.A.W.S.: Plants for food; Air; Water; Shelter.
The Teddy Bear Tag game reinforces P.A.W.S. Badges and teddy bear ears are handed out to the students. Each ‘bear’ needs to collect four students wearing badges, one of each of the P.A.W.S., and take them back to their ‘den’ one at a time until they have all the needs of life.
Musical trees reinforce the importance of trees in providing the needs of life. Students as native animals dance around and when the music stops every animal is required to find shelter in a ‘tree’. ‘Chainsaw Charlie’ sneakily cuts down trees until the animals stop him. The students explain the importance of trees and replant those cut down.
Using a large story board, the students will be read a story about the importance of protecting the 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.
Student groups with adult helpers will follow clues leading them on a trail to discover what the teddies need to survive in the bush. The route will lead them to a surprise picnic lunch spot under the trees.
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.
NOTE: Variations to timetable based on specific location, group size and weather
Time | Class A | Class B | Class C | Class D |
10.00am | Acknowledgement of Country, Welcome, Overview of the day | |||
10.20am | Morning Tea | |||
10.45am | Earth walk | Earth walk | Teddy bear tag and musical trees | Teddy bear tag and musical trees |
11.35am | Teddy bear tag and musical trees | Teddy bear tag and musical trees | Earth walk | Earth walk |
12.00pm | Wellbeing walk to nature spot | Art in nature | Initiative games | Shelter building |
12.20pm | P.A.W.S trail | |||
12.30pm | Picnic lunch | |||
1.15pm | Old Forest Story and Create a Forest | |||
2.00pm | Conclusion and depart |
Excursion locations |
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Bus access map |
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. |
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 |
Class numbers and size | Up to 4 classes Max. 23 students per class |
Risk Assessments |
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Social Stories |
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Supporting resource |
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What to bring |
Backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes, mask. Students wear reusable name tag and sports uniform. Students need to bring their own teddy or soft toy. |
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. |
Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus
A student:
> explores the characteristics, needs and uses of living things STe-3LW-ST
Living World
Students:
recognise that living things have basic needs including air, food and water
compare the basic needs of some plants and animals
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
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