Stage 2

Geography: Places are Similar and Different – Are We There Yet?

When exploring places that are similar and different, we sometimes forget to investigate the similarities and differences of the areas very close to where we live. In this program, students examine Indigenous perceptions of place and investigate bush resources, examine and compare micro-climates around Brewongle, and use Geographical Tools to analyse landscape features.

Pre- and post-excursion lessons based around the book ‘Are We There Yet?’ by Alison Lester. Download the student worksheet for activities.

DoE Schools: $10/student       Non-DoE Schools: $15/student

Maximum student numbers: 6 classes (180 students)

Downloads:   Flyer    Program    Worksheet     Risk Management

 

 

 

NEW Geography: The Earth’s Environment – A Marshy Mystery at Blacktown Showground

As urban Sydney sprawls in all directions, natural bushland is being replaced by houses and roads. This Geographical Inquiry will focus on the connections between people and nature by looking at the endangered Green and Golden Bell Frog which was reported to be seen in the wetland at Blacktown Showground.

View the teaching program and student worksheet for more information.

DoE Schools: $10/student       Non-DoE Schools: $15/student

Maximum student numbers: 6 classes (180 students)

Downloads:   Flyer    Teaching Program    Student Worksheet  Risk Management

History: First Contacts – Aboriginal Education

­The Darug people have occupied the Western Sydney region for more than 22,000 years. Darug culture is connected to the country, people and to the spirituality of the land. With the eucalypt forest as the setting students will learn about the importance of Country and Place to the Darug nation, they will also discover their tools, food, culture, art and music. Read about previous excursions via our blog.

DoE Schools: $15/student       Non-DoE Schools: $20/student    (price includes the cost of an Aboriginal Educator)

Maximum student numbers: 3 classes (90 students)

Downloads:   Flyer  Program      Risk Management

 

 

 

History: Community & Remembrance – ‘Barefoot Lawrence’

A big history investigation and a mystery story all rolled into one.

Old buildings carry old secrets. Investigate the mysterious happenings that took place in Sackville Reach Public School over 100 years ago.  Students use historical concepts and skills to solve a mystery of old bones that has baffled locals for decades. Was there really a creature in the valley below the school all those years ago?

Please ensure students complete the pre-visit tasks, which can be downloaded on the Barefoot Lawrence excursion webpage.

DoE Schools: $10/student       Non-DoE Schools: $15/student

Maximum student numbers: 3 classes (90 students)

Downloads: Flyer    Program   Risk Management 

 

Geography: The Earth’s Environment and Science & Technology: Living World – Tawny Tragedy

Tawny Tragedy: A Geographical Inquiry, Scientific Investigation and mystery all rolled into one.

Brewongle needs a CSI team! A terrible crime has been committed and you have been assigned as the chief investigator. Students are presented with information regarding the mysterious death of a Tawny Frogmouth. They must conduct a thorough investigation into the three essential components for life – water, food and shelter. View pre- and post-visit activities and resources on the Tawny Tragedy excursion webpage.

DoE Schools: $10/student       Non-DoE Schools: $15/student

Maximum student numbers: 6 classes (180 students)

Downloads: Geography Flyer    Science Flyer    Geography Worksheet  Science Worksheet   Geography Program    Risk Management   Tawny Tragedy Excursion Webpage

 

Incursion – Creative Arts & SciTech: PhotoVoice

Use your lens to make a statement! This innovative, technology driven and creative incursion will engage your students to tell a story about the environment around them using iPad’s and photography. They will discover the skills needed to take a quality photograph and tell a visual story. Edit your PhotoVoice and share to watch it go viral!

DoE Schools: $10/student       Non-DoE Schools: $15/student

Maximum student numbers: 6 classes per day

Downloads:   Flyer      Risk Management

Incursion – Creative Arts: ART – environment – sustainablity

View the environment through the eyes of an artist! This hands on workshop conducted at your school will engage your students in art skills like printing, paper making, 3D installations and photography.

DoE Schools: $10/student       Non-DoE Schools: $15/student

Maximum student numbers: 4 classes per day

Downloads:     Flyer     Risk Management

 

Incursion – Science & Technology: Biodiversity

Your students become Schoolyard Entomologists and learn how to increase biodiversity at school! This program will creatively engage students when they find a folder belonging to Entomologist Dr Bernie Bracken in their classroom.

DoE Schools: $10/student       Non-DoE Schools: $15/student

Maximum student numbers: 6 classes per day

Downloads: Flyer    Risk Management