Stage 1 geography excursion
Location
Kamay Botany Bay EEC, Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell.
Key Inquiry Question
- What are the features of, and activities in, places?
- How can we care for places?
- How can spaces within a place be used for different purposes?
Key syllabus Outcomes
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:
- use a treasure map to locate hidden objects.
- investigate the features of bushland and consider how we can care for these places.
- 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.
- work in small groups using natural materials to construct a pictorial map of the bushland and/or bay features. They will explain the features and suggest actions for caring for this place.
On the day activities
Acquiring geographical information
Map reading Treasure Hunt
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.
Windows on woodlands
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.
Burumin (possum) Quest
Students will follow an Aboriginal story and find a new home for Paru and its baby
Beside the Bay
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
Nature map
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.
Cross Curriculum priorities
Perspectives of traditional Aboriginal lifestyle are integrated throughout the program.
Download the Features of places excursion flyer (PDF 1.1MB)
