Science & Technology: Living World

STe-1WS-S A student observes, questions and collects data to communicate ideas

STe-3LW-ST A student explores the characteristics, needs and uses of living things

Geography: People live in places

GEe-1 A student identifies places and develops an understanding of the importance of places to people

The Australian bush is a unique and beautiful place to be. We’ll get to know a special tree, hunt for minibeasts in the leaf litter, and try our hands at catching creatures in the creek. Who knows, you might even make a new friend!

Locations

• Camp Kedron (Ingleside)
• Camp Coutts (Waterfall)

Program outline

• Morning session: Welcome, senses review, caring for special places
• Midday session: Hug a Tree activity, leaf shake, land animal catch and creature encounter
• Afternoon session: Water animal catch, useful plants, sensory reflection

This is a very flexible program. The timing and location of activities will vary according to factors such as the students’ interests, the school’s schedule, and the environmental conditions on the day.

Teacher notes for this program are available by request. Please use the button below.

Venture into the rainforest for a day of exploring our wonderful, jungle-ful world. We’ll use our senses to discover a big rainforest resident, search for tiny creatures in the understorey, and get up close with someone who might surprise you!

Location

• Mt Keira (Wollongong)

Program outline

• Morning session: Welcome, senses review, caring for special places
• Midday session: Hug a Tree activity, rainforest animal catch and creature encounter
• Afternoon session: Homes and habitats activity, sensory reflection

This is a very flexible program. The timing and location of activities will vary according to factors such as the students’ interests, the school’s schedule, and the environmental conditions on the day.

Teacher notes for this program are available by request. Please use the button below.

Get out your magnifying glass, there’s loads to discover at the seaside! From the tiniest grain of sand to the slimiest sea slug, this field trip is all about looking closely and getting to know all kinds of things about all kinds of creatures.

Locations

• Fisherman’s Beach (Collaroy)
• Narrabeen rock platform

Program outline

• Morning session: Welcome, senses review, caring for special places, sand discovery
• Midday session: Marine animal catch and creature encounter
• Afternoon session: Sand sculpture activity, sensory reflection

This is a very flexible program. The timing and location of activities will vary according to factors such as the students’ interests, the school’s schedule, and the environmental conditions on the day.

Teacher notes for this program are available by request. Please use the button below.

Wear your gumboots for a muddy adventure into the mangrove forest! There are all kinds of creatures to find in the wetlands: some with ten legs, some with two legs, and some with no legs at all! We’ll also enjoy making an artistic sand sculpture of our favourite creature with our friends.

Location

• Botany Bay (Kurnell)

Program outline

• Morning session: Welcome, senses review, caring for special places, sand discovery
• Midday session: Mangrove animal catch and creature encounter
• Afternoon session: Sand sculpture activity, sensory reflection

This is a very flexible program. The timing and location of activities will vary according to factors such as the students’ interests, the school’s schedule, and the environmental conditions on the day.

Teacher notes for this program are available by request. Please use the button below.