Inquiry questions
What is the role and importance of mangrove environments?
What human-induced changes have there been to the mangroves at Bobbin Head?
What different world-views are there about the management and use of mangroves?
How should Bobbin Head be managed into the future?
Learning Activities
Mapping current land use
Students will use their observations and a topographic map to locate areas of human activity within Bobbin Head and pinpoint this location using area and grid reference.
Monitoring intertidal health
Using a variety of geographical tools, including kestrel and light meters, students will measure and record various biophysical aspects of the intertidal wetland and make a judgment on the health of the area.
Biophysical processes
Students will learn about the role and importance of the mangroves and crabs before investigating the biophysical processes that occur during a crab transect activity.
Natural and human processes
A field sketch of the Cowan Creek will enable students to record and annotate the natural and human processes that have shaped this area.
Land use and management
Students will gather data on current uses and attitudes towards mangroves and propose future management strategies.
Changing perspectives over time
Students will compare photographs from the 1930 with observations of the mangrove forest today to deduct how world-views and management of mangroves has changed over time.
Excursion Locations
This program is offered at the following location. Click on an image to find out more.
Sample Timetable
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 |
| 10.10am |
Mapping current land use |
| 10.30am |
Morning Tea |
| 10.50am |
Monitoring intertidal health |
Land use and management |
Mangrove forests
Biophysical processes
|
Natural and human processes |
| 11.30am |
Land use and management
|
Monitoring intertidal health |
Natural and human processes |
Mangrove forests
Biophysical processes
|
| 12.10pm |
Mangrove forests
Biophysical processes
|
Natural and human processes |
Monitoring intertidal health |
Land use and management |
| 12.50pm |
Natural and human processes |
Mangrove forests
Biophysical processes
|
Land use and management |
Monitoring intertidal health |
| 1.30pm |
Lunch |
| 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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Virtual excursion
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coming soon |
| What to bring |
Backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes.
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 7-10 Syllabus
Outcomes
A student:
> demonstrates an understanding that places and environments change GE5-2
> explores interactions and connections between people, places and environments GE5-3
> recognises perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues GE5-4
> explores management of places and environments GE5-5
> collects and uses geographical information for inquiry GE5-7
> communicates geographical information GE5-8
Content
Environments
Students:
- investigate the role and importance of natural environments, for example:
- identification of the function of natural environments in supporting life
Environmental change
Students:
- investigate human-induced environmental changes across a range of scales, for example: (ACHGK070)
- brief examination of types, and extent, of environmental change
Environmental management
Students:
- investigate environmental management, including different worldviews and the management approaches of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, for example: (ACHGK071, ACHGK072)
Geographical tools
Maps (M) - topographic maps, maps to identify direction, scale and distance, grid reference, altitude, contour lines, gradient
Fieldwork (F) - observing, measuring, collecting and recording data, fieldwork instruments
Visual Representation (VR) - annotated diagrams, field sketches
Geography 7-10 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2015
