Stage 2 geography excursion
Location
Kamay Botany Bay EEC, Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell.
Key Inquiry Questions - National Park
- Why should this land be protected?
- What are the characteristics of the environments in Kamay Botany Bay National Park?
- How is the vegetation in Kamay Botany Bay National Park used by native animals?
- How is the environment in Kamay Botany Bay National Park used by people?
- What sustainable practices protect Kamay Botany Bay National Park environments? What can we do?
Key syllabus Outcomes
- examines the features and characteristics of places and environment by language used and activities during walk.
- describes examples of the ways people, places and environments interact shown by provision of animal habitats, a place for leisure, a place to observe nature.
- examines differing perceptions about the management of places and environments during guided walk students identify ways people, including self and Aboriginal people, value the environment. Students identify sustainable practices that protect environments, including those of Aboriginal people.
- acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools including maps and fieldwork
On the day activities
During the full day fieldwork excursion, students will:
- investigate the bushland
- explore the rocky shore
- complete a field journal, including mapping and field sketching
- consider how Aboriginal people used this land
- participate in a role play to express their opinions.
Cross Curriculum priorities
Perspectives of traditional Aboriginal lifestyle are integrated throughout the program.
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