Places & Livability (Sydney Harbour Cruise)
Geography
Syllabus Outcomes GE4-1 | GE4- | GE4-4 | GE4-6 | GE4-7 | GE4-8
$25.40
1x Teacher 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 x30 students).
The greater the number of students you bring, the lower the cost per person!
The pricing framework for our Captain Cook Cruise programs is contingent upon the number of primary school students attending the excursion.
About
Immerse your students in an iconic adventure with our Sydney Harbour cruise, where they will explore the heart of urban environments and uncover the key factors that make places liveable. As they cruise past world-famous landmarks like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, students will engage in dynamic discussions and interactive mapping activities, bringing the concept of liveability to life in a breathtaking setting.
Syllabus Outcomes Addressed
GE4-1Â locates and describes the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments
GE4-3 explains how interactions and connections between people, places and environments result in change
GE4-4 examines perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues
GE4-6 explains differences in human wellbeing
GE4-7 acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using geographical tools for inquiry
GE4-8 communicates geographical information using a variety of strategies
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
Would you like our help with transport? We can suggest a range of transport providers to help source and book a transport quote for you! We would highly recommend that you book directly through the transport providers.
Please be aware that we provide transport quotes as a service to help make your booking process easier for you. Transport companies are in no way affiliated with Ranger Jamie Tours.
What's Included
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Syllabus Content Focus
Students investigate factors influencing perceptions of the liveability of places, for example
- examination of environmental factors that influence perceptions of liveability. For example, climate, landforms, natural resources
- discussion of human factors that influence perceptions of liveability. For example, culture, incomes, employment, crime and safety
- explanation of ways used to measure, assess or rank the liveability of places. For example, surveys, liveability index
- development of personal liveability criteria and application to a local place.
Students investigate the influence of accessibility to services and facilities on the liveability of places, for example
- identification of services and facilities considered important to people’s wellbeing
- examination of variations in access to services and facilities between urban, rural and remote places.
Students investigate the impact of environmental quality on the liveability of places, for example
- discussion of factors that reduce environmental quality. For example, natural hazards, conflict, population pressures, land degradation.
Students investigate the influence of social connectedness and community identity on the liveability of places, for example (ACHGK046)
- identification of the characteristics of places that influence community identity. For example, culture, environment, public events, religious beliefs
- discussion of factors that enhance social connectedness. For example, transport, technology, open spaces, meeting places, employment.
Students investigate strategies used to enhance the liveability of places using examples from different countries, for example
- identification of the characteristics of places considered highly liveable
- examination of a range of strategies used to enhance liveability
- assessment of the roles of governments, non-government organisations, communities and individuals in enhancing liveability
- proposal of strategies to improve the liveability of a place in Australia.
Day Outline
| Arrival / Morning Tea / Toilet Break (approx. 20 minutes) |
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| 10:00am – 10:25am | Students arrive at Circular Quay for an enthusiastic meet and greet with our Rangers, followed by morning tea. |
| 10:25am – 10:45am | Groups are formed for a personalised introduction to the day’s focus on Sydney’s livability and urban environments. |
| 10:45am – 11:45am | Embark on the Sydney Harbour Cruise Adventure! Students will map and sketch iconic landmarks, exploring how they contribute to Sydney’s livability as a major global city. |
| 11:45am – 12:15pm | In groups of 30-35, students will engage in their first activity: either Hand Reel Fishing or a Pollution/Livability Survey at Watsons Bay. |
| 12:15pm – 12:45pm | Students will switch activities, ensuring all experience both Hand Reel Fishing and the Pollution/Livability Survey. |
| 12:45pm – 1:15pm | Reboard the cruise for a scenic return journey along the coastline back to Circular Quay. |
| 1:15pm – 1:45pm | Lunch at the Man O’ War Steps, with stunning views of the Sydney Opera House. |
| Wrap-up and reflections before students board their bus, ready to depart. (approx. 15 minutes) |
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Work Booklet Themes
- Livability in Urban Environments
- Impacts of Iconic Landmarks on Urban Livability
- Human-Environment Interaction
- Mapping Urban and Coastal Landscapes
- Pollution and Environmental Quality Assessments
- Differences in Human Wellbeing and Quality of Life
- Fieldwork Data Collection and Analysis
- Sustainable Practices in Coastal Environments
Activities
Harbour Cruise Tour and Mapping Activity: Students will explore the iconic landscapes and landforms around Sydney Harbour, mapping key features like cliffs, beaches, and rock formations while learning how these landforms shape the environment and influence human activity.
Pollution/ Liveability Survey: This hands-on survey allows students to assess the impact of human activities on the environment at Watsons Bay, examining pollution levels and how they affect the area’s liveability and natural landscapes.
Hand Reel Fishing: Students will engage in traditional hand reel fishing, gaining a deeper understanding of the connection between landforms, coastal ecosystems, and sustainable practices in the local environment.
$25.40
1x Teacher 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 x30 students).
The greater the number of students you bring, the lower the cost per person!
The pricing framework for our Captain Cook Cruise programs is contingent upon the number of primary school students attending the excursion.
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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.