Places are Similar & Different + Earth’s Environment (Hunter Valley Gardens)
Geography
Syllabus Outcomes GE2-1 | GE2-2 | GE2-3 | GE2-4
$24.00
This price includes entry to the Hunter Valley Gardens.
1 teacher/parent free per x10 students
+GST. As this program is an educational service, all GST charged can be reimbursed in its entirety by the Government. This price excludes transport. (Minimum charge of x35 students).
About
Embark on an unforgettable educational journey at the stunning Hunter Valley Gardens, where students will explore the fascinating ways places are both similar and different and deepen their understanding of the Earth’s environment. This immersive excursion will take students through beautifully crafted, themed gardens inspired by diverse regions of the world, allowing them to observe and compare native and exotic plants, climates, and landscapes.
Syllabus Outcomes Addressed
GE2-1 examines features and characteristics of places and environments
GE2-2 describes the ways people, places and environments interact
GE2-3 examines differing perceptions about the management of places and environments
GE2-4 acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
Arrive/Depart
Full Day Excursion (4 Hours) 10am – 2pm
Time allocation for excursions can be tailored and adjusted to suit your individual school timetable and scheduling.
Transport
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What's Included
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Syllabus Content Focus
Key inquiry questions answered
- How and why are places similar and different?
- What would it be like to live in a neighbouring country?
- How do people’s perceptions about places influence their views about the protection of places?
The Australian continent
Students:
- investigate Australia’s major natural and human features for example: (ACHGK014, ACHGK015)
- description of natural features of Australia eg deserts, rivers, mountains
Climate of places
Students:
- investigate the climates and weather of different places (ACHGK017)
Similarities and differences between places
Students:
- investigate the settlement patterns and demographic characteristics of places and the lives of the people who live there, for example: (ACHGK019)
- examination of the varying settlement patterns and demographics of places
Perception and protection of places
Students:
- investigate how the protection of places is influenced by people’s perception of places, for example: (ACHGK018)
- description of how and why people perceive places differently
- discussion of how people’s perceptions influence the protection of places in Australia eg national parks, world heritage sites
Day Outline
| Arrival / Morning Tea / Toilet Break (approx. 20 minutes) |
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| Introductory Presentation | The day kicks off with a meet and greet with our enthusiastic Rangers followed by an interactive and engaging presentation. (approx. 25 minutes) |
| Grouping: Students are divided into their groups of approximately x 30-35 students and are allocated a Ranger guide for each activity. | |
| Activity 1 | Students partake in each activity for approximately 30 minutes. |
| Activity 2 | Students partake in each activity for approximately 30 minutes. |
| Lunch / Toilet Break (approx. 25 minutes) |
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| Activity 3 | Students partake in each activity for approximately 30 minutes. |
| Activity 4 | Students partake in each activity for approximately 30 minutes. |
| Wrap Up / Conclusion / Toilet Break (approx. 20 minutes) |
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Activities
Guided Walk 1: Join us on a guided walk through the Sunken Garden, Chinese Moongate Garden, Indian Garden, and Rose Garden to explore how places can be similar and different and how people interact with Earth’s environments. Throughout the walk, students will identify similarities and differences between the gardens, exploring how environmental factors, such as climate and plant types, and cultural influences contribute to the uniqueness of each space. They’ll also consider how people value and care for the Earth’s environments to create places of beauty and harmony.
Guided Walk 2: Embark on a guided walk through the Italian Garden, Oriental Garden, Ladies Walk, and Border Garden to explore how places can be both similar and different and how people interact with and shape Earth’s environments. Throughout the walk, students will identify similarities and differences between the gardens, examining how physical geography, cultural practices, and human interaction shape these places. They’ll also consider how people care for and sustain their environments to create spaces of harmony and beauty.
Habitat Making: Students work together in small teams to create an animal home for possums, wombats, wallabies and the other animals which live in this environment. Students will have their creative side sparked in this activity. Each group will be given a large array of sticks, bark, leaves and branches to make specific animal homes. This activity focuses on the destructive human influence on environments and why we must protect habitats for different species. Students work together in groups and their creative side will be sparked as they create an elaborate animal dwelling/ habitat.
Bug Catching: Students will have faces camouflaged in child-friendly face paint. Students will be given small clear jars with lid to catch anything creepy crawly they find – spiders not allowed. This activity shows students the biological diversity of environments and what can live in habitats. This activity also focuses on how animals have adapted to live within our cities and built-up urban areas and how humans need to create green spaces for our animals. Students will be able to identify what they have caught as they cross reference their bug to the identification sheets provided.
Location Information
Hunter Valley Gardens
Bus Drop Off Location: 10am at the front entrance to the Hunter Valley Gardens, 2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320
On arrival, there is a dedicated drop off zone in front of the main entrance, with coach parking just to the right.
Bus Pick Up Location: 2pm at the front entrance to the Hunter Valley Gardens, 2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320
$24.00
This price includes entry to the Hunter Valley Gardens.
1 teacher/parent free per x10 students
+GST. As this program is an educational service, all GST charged can be reimbursed in its entirety by the Government. This price excludes transport. (Minimum charge of x35 students).
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Please note this is a tentative booking. After your booking request is submitted, we will be in touch via email to confirm the requested date and arrange the final details for the booking.