Landscapes and landforms
Stage 4 Geography
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 return walk along the Coast Track to Curracurrang.
Excursion site
Learning activities
- Identify the landscapes and landforms at and around Wattamolla
- Draw a field sketch
- Observe and record evidence of geomorphic processes
- Measure and record data on biophysical factors
- Observe and record strategies used to manage erosion on the coast track and fire trail
- Use GPS devices to record features
Syllabus outcomes
Geography 7-10 Syllabus (2015)
- locates and describes the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments GE4-1
- describes processes and influences that form and transform places and environments GE4-2
- examines perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues GE4-4
- discusses management of places and environments for their sustainability GE4-5
- acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using geographical tools for inquiry GE4-7
- communicates geographical information using a variety of strategies GE4-8
Geography 7-10 Syllabus (2024)
- locates the diverse features and describes the characteristics of a range of places and environments GE4-DFC-01
- explains the processes and interactions that change people, places and environments GE4-PRI-01
- examines and describes the perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues GE4-PER-01
- explains the management and protection of places and environments GE4-MAN-01
- explains Aboriginal Peoples’ Custodianship, care and management of Country GE4-APC-01
- selects and uses geographical tools to acquire and process geographical information GE4-TAP-01
- uses concepts and terminology to communicate geographical information for a range of purposes, audiences and contexts GE4-COM-01
"Students were able to draw connections between what they have been learning in class and the natural environment. Students could respond to questions from the instructors with minimal prompting and were engaged in the discussions and immersive experience. Students now have memories and first hand experience to call upon and help generate classroom discussions and real life examples they can link to the landscapes and landforms unit in Geography Stage 4."