Erosion Experience
Geography
Syllabus Outcomes GE2-1 | GE2-2 | GE2-3 | GE2-4
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$19.90
All parents and teachers can attend for no additional cost.
+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
Allow your students to gaze in awe at the beautiful view of Stanwell Tops stunning escarpment all the while learning and examining how erosion acts on landscapes.
In this jam-packed excursion, students explore the types and causes of erosion and identify and discuss actions that exacerbate erosion and how human activity may affect erosion of landscapes and landforms.
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With Stanwell Tops as a backdrop, this area is fantastic for discussing erosion and impact it can have on our environment as students observe the exposed cliff and discuss how erosion on coastal headlands can lead to undercutting of cliffs and steep slopes.
After an introduction, recess and toilet break, students jump back on the bus and head down to Stanwell Park Beach Reserve for some hands-on fieldwork. With a stunning bushwalk, dip-net fishing and beach erosion activity, students will have ample time to apply their knowledge of erosion and weathering in a meaningful and unforgettable excursion experience.
Students will revel in this super fun-day and remember it for months to come!
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
Significance of environments
Students:
- investigate the importance of natural vegetation and natural resources to the environment, animals and people, for example: (ACHGK021, ACHGK022, ACHGK024)
- identification of types of natural vegetation eg forests, grasslands, deserts
- explanation of the importance of natural vegetation to animals and the functioning of the environment eg provision of habitats, production of oxygen
Perception of environments
Students:
- investigate the ways people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, value environments, for example: (ACHGK022, ACHGK023, ACHGK024)
- discussion of why people value environments differently eg cultural, agricultural, commercial, recreational values
Protection of environments
Students:
- investigate sustainable practices that protect environments, including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, for example: (ACHGK023, ACHGK024, ACHGK025)
- examination of how environments can be used sustainably e.g. sustainable agricultural, commercial and recreational practices Sustainability
- discussion of ways waste can be managed sustainably
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 before enjoying an interactive and engaging presentation. (approx. 25 minutes) |
| We then will all hop back on the bus and drive 5 mins down into Stanwell Park Beach Reserve where we spend the remainder of the day until 2pm. | |
| Activity 1 | Students participate in each activity for approximately 50 minutes. |
| Activity 2 | Students participate in each activity for approximately 50 minutes. |
| Lunch / Toilet Break (approx. 25 minutes) |
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| Activity 3 | Students participate in each activity for approximately 50 minutes. |
| Wrap Up / Conclusion / Toilet Break (approx. 20 minutes) |
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Activities
Introduction: The day kicks off with a meet and greet with our enthusiastic Rangers t Bald Hill. This is followed by an interactive and engaging presentation. Here we have a beautiful view of the stunning escarpment at Stanwell Tops. This area is great for discussing erosion and impact it can have on our environment as students observe the exposed cliff and discuss how erosion on coastal headlands can lead to undercutting of cliffs and steep slopes.
Activity 1: Bush Loop Walk: Students are taken on a beautiful Bush Walk where they explore Stanwell Park Beach Reserve and its beautiful coastal environment. Students are shown the main areas that are impacted by erosion and learn about ways to manage and reduce our impact on this beautiful environment.
Activity 2: Beach Erosion Water Activity: In this activity we observe and speak about coastal erosion. Coastal erosion is the loss of coastal lands due to the net removal of sediments or bedrock from the shoreline. We discuss how the most vulnerable coasts are those that are made up of beaches, dunes and sand cliffs. We explore these concepts in a fun and interactive beach activity.
Activity 3: Dip Netting (Fishing) in a freshwater stream: Students will use dip-nets on long-handled poles to catch water-dwelling critters and examine the different species which live in the local environment. They’ll take samples and catch bugs from different areas and use scientific tools and equipment to determine whether an environment is healthy or unhealthy. They’ll also observe and discuss the erosion that has occurred along the edge of the creek and ways that this can be managed and mitigated to improve the health of the environment.
$19.90
All parents and teachers can attend for no additional cost.
+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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Stanwell Park Beach Reserve | Stanwell Park Beach Reserve, Stanwell Park NSW 2508, Australia | |
Bald Hall (Stanwell Tops) | Bald Hill, Stanwell Tops NSW 2508, Australia |