Places are similar and different
Geography
Students investigate how and why places are similar and different by exploring the unique features of the Royal National Park. Through hands-on fieldwork, they observe natural environments, identify and record geographical features, and compare weather conditions to climate data. Students also consider how people’s perceptions and experiences shape their views about protecting special places. Engaging activities such as field sketching, surveying, and creating art from natural materials help students develop geographical inquiry skills and a deeper understanding of the connections between people, places, and environments.
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| 10:00 | Introduction and Acknowledgement |
| 10:20 | Explore natural features in the Royal National Park and identify features on a bush walk |
| 11:30 | Recess and toilets |
| 11:50 | Draw a field sketch |
| 12:20 | Describe and measure weather and compare to climate data |
| 1:00 | Lunch and toilets |
| 1:30 | Create ephemeral art using natural materials or produce a scratch art |
| 2:00 | Conclusion and depart |
* There may be variations to timetable based on specific location, group size and weather
Tier 2:
investigate, observe, compare, describe, represent, identify, measure, interpret, perceive, protect
Tier 3:
continent, landform, climate, environment, ecosystem, perception, conservation, heritage, resource, vegetation
Geography K-6 Syllabus (2015)
Outcomes
- Students examine features and characteristics of places and environments GE2-1
- Students describe the ways people, places and environments interact GE2-2
- Students acquire and communicate geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry GE2-4
- examines differing perceptions about the management of places and environments GE2-3
"It was an excellent experience to be in nature and learn about habitats. It was also amazing to measure the temp, wind and lux whilst by the river and compare it when we were back at the top of the Honeymoon track."