Science and Technology – 2024 and 2017 Syllabuses
Students walk across an ancient landscape to observe evidence of weathering and erosion with a backdrop of stunning coastal views and cliffs. They participate in hands-on activities at Wattamolla and along a bushwalk on the loop track around Providential Headland and a walk to clifftops looking south over Curracurrang.
Program feedback
"The excursion was perfect for us. A great mix of written tasks, practical tasks, creative tasks and listening tasks. The level was perfect for Year 3. They thoroughly enjoyed being out in the open and observing real life environment. The coast is always such a spectacular spectacle!!!"
Learning Experiences
Students:
- observe examples of erosion and weathering
- walk on new raised boardwalks to investigate methods to minimise erosion and compare to old eroded track
- model weathering of sandstone
- consider Dharawal seasons and observe indicator plants on the bushwalk
- use ochres to paint
- listen to a Dreaming story about formation of landscape
- use scientific equipment to measure and record conditions, such as temperature and wind speed
- classify rocks and minerals
Recommended excursion site
Wattamolla (loop track around Providential Headland and walk to clifftops looking south over Curracurrang)
