Kamay Botany Bay EEC
Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell
Spend a day at Kamay Botany Bay National Park investigating the features of this unique place. Students will discover some of the amazing natural and human features of the Kurnell peninsular. They will explore the bushland and beach habitats of the Reserve and identify the species found. The students will use mapping conventions to follow a treasure map and discover traditional symbols. Students will then help care for the sandy shoreline habitat before creating nature maps of the day.
GE1 1 describes features of places and the connections people have with places
GE1 2 identifies ways in which people interact with and care for places
GE1 3 communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry
Students will:
Acquiring geographical information
Working in small groups students will take the map and locate the treasure (stone with an Aboriginal symbol). They will draw the symbol on their map.
The focus of the bushwalk is for students to investigate the features of the bushland and consider how we can care for these places. They will complete a variety of sensory and hands on activities.
Students will follow an Aboriginal story and find a new home for Paru and its baby
Students will investigate the shore line of Botany Bay and consider how it was used by Aboriginal people in the past and how it is used today. They will complete Beach Bingo cards in small groups.
Processing geographical information
Students will work in small groups to use natural materials to construct a pictorial map of the bushland and/or bay features. Students will explain the features and suggest actions for caring for this place.
Teachers must bring a camera, iphone or tablet to document the student learning activities during the day.
Perspectives of traditional Aboriginal lifestyle are integrated throughout the program.
Download the Features of places excursion flyer
address
13-31 Dampier Street
Kurnell NSW 2231
telephone 02 9668 9889 / 0477 742 284
We would like to pay our respects and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and also pay respect to Elders both past, present and emerging.
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