Inquiry questions
How do people and environments influence one another?
How do people influence places and the management of spaces within them?
How can the impact of bushfires on people and places be reduced?
Learning Activities
Mangrove management
Students will visit the mangrove boardwalk to learn about the value of mangrove ecosystems, investigate the impact of visitors in this threatened ecosystem and identify management strategies to reduce this impact.
Changes over time
Students will analyse historic photos from Bobbin Head and arrange in chronological order to compare what features from the past are similar and different to today. Students will complete a field sketch and annotate this to demonstrate their learning.
Fire Management
Students will gain an understanding of the complex decision making process required for hazard reduction burns. Students will use charts to undertake an assessment of the fuel hazard of a bushland area and how this is used to plan hazard reduction burns.
Bush walk to cultural sites
Students visit cultural sites to learn about the Aboriginal history of the area and how these sites are currently being managed.
Excursion Locations
This program is offered at the following locations. Click on an image to find out more.
Sample Timetable
NOTE: Variations to timetable based on specific location
| Time |
Class A |
Class B |
Class C |
Class D |
| 10.00am |
Acknowledgement of Country
Welcome, Overview of the day
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| 10.10am |
Morning Tea |
| 10.30am |
Changes over time
Field Sketch
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Changes over time
Field Sketch
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Mangrove Management
Fire Management
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Bushwalk to cultural site
Aboriginal Management
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| 11.30am |
Mangrove Management
Fire Management
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Bushwalk to cultural site
Aboriginal Management
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Bushwalk to cultural site
Aboriginal Management
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Mangrove Management
Fire Management
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| 12.30pm |
Lunch |
| 1.00pm |
Bushwalk to cultural site
Aboriginal Management
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Mangrove Management
Fire Management
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Changes over time
Field Sketch
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Changes over time
Field Sketch
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| 2.00pm |
Conclusion and depart |
Teacher Information
Download the program flyer
| Excursion locations |
Bobbin Head |
| 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.
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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. 30 students per class
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| Risk Assessments |
Bobbin Head
COVID
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| Social Stories |
Bobbin Head |
Supporting Resources
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Student activities (coming soon) |
| 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
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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. |
Medical notifications
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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
Outcomes
A student:
> describes the diverse features and characteristics of places and environments GE3-1
> explains interactions and connections between people, places and environments GE3-2
> compares and contrasts influences on the management of places and environments GE3-3
> acquires, processes and communicates geographical information using geography tools for inquiry GE3-4
Content
Factors that change environments
Students:
- investigate the ways people change the natural environment in Australia …..: (ACHGK026, ACHGK027)
Environments shape places
Students:
- investigate how the natural environment influences people and places (ACHGK028)
Humans shape places
Students:
- investigate how people influence places.(ACHGK029)
Bushfire hazard
Students:
- Examine how people can prevent and minis the effects of a bushfire (ACHGK030)
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
