Program overview
Sadly, we have had a death in our wildlife family here at Brewongle, and we need you to help us solve the crime!
A terrible crime has been committed, and Brewongle needs some investigators! Stage 2 students are presented with information about the mysterious death of a Tawny Frogmouth. Using investigation skills and fieldwork tools, students will conduct a thorough investigation into the three essential components for life – water, food and shelter.
Through this process, students will develop a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of all aspects of the environment and how living things depend on their surroundings to survive.
Human Society and its Environment K-6 Syllabus (2024)
Physical and living systems depend on energy
Outcomes
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ST2-SCI-01 uses information to investigate the solar system and the effects of energy on living, physical and geological systems
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ST2-PQU-01 poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy on living things and physical systems
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ST2-DAT-01 uses and interprets data to describe patterns and relationships
Content
Living things depend on energy and materials to survive
- Describe how the needs of living things are provided by the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere
- Describe the relationship between habitat, ecosystem and environment
- Observe and describe living and non-living things in a habitat
- Describe ways in which plants and animals depend on each other for survival
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Food Students investigate the house surrounds and forest to discover if the birds’ food source led to its death. Activities include soil testing and a search for contaminants |
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Water What is lurking in our ponds? Students will dip net for bugs and use scientific equipment to test the quality of the water. Did this water source contribute to the bird’s death? |
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Shelter Students investigate the surrounding bushland to determine whether or not the bird’s habitat contributed to its death. Search and identify feral invaders and conduct a healthy habitat assessment. |
| Activity social stories to come! | |
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Sample of a 1 group program For multiple groups/classes, the same activities are run on an alternating schedule |
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| 9:45 |
Welcome to Brewongle Safety briefing |
| 10:00 | RECESS |
| 10:20 |
Water (Ponds) |
| 11:20 |
Shelter (Lookout & Bushwalk) |
| 12:20 | LUNCH |
| 12:50 |
Food (Outdoor classroom & Backyard) |
| 1:50 | Group discussion about how the Tawny died |
| 1:55 | Wrap up / Toilets |
| 2:00 | Farewell |
| Location | Brewongle Environmental Education Centre, Sackville North |
| Transport |
Buses are booked by the visiting school. A map to the bus parking will be sent with the schools confirmation email. Please ensure you print the map and give to the bus driver the morning of the excursion. |
| Program costs | Program costs |
| Student numbers |
Maximum student numbers are 30 students per class - up to 6 classes per day No minimum student numbers (instead possible minimum costs) |
| Supporting teachers and staff | Minimum requirement is one teacher per attending class |
| Program start and finish times |
Brewongle arrival time is 9:45 am - departure time is 2 pm * discuss prior to your visit if you require alternate times |
| Medical and welfare notifications |
Using the Brewongle medical and welfare form (sent with the confirmation email), inform Brewongle staff of any medical conditions or special requirements prior to the visit This program can be adapted for teachers and students with specific mobility requirements |
| Adverse weather |
Visit our visitor information page to view our weather trigger points for program changes On days where the weather is unsuitable, a Brewongle staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangements |
| Booking and cancellation policy requirements |
Brewongle booking and cancellation policy Student attendance numbers confirmed 7 days prior to visit Cancellation fees may apply |
| Inclusive learning support | Visit our inclusive education website for further excursion support materials |
Booking enquiries
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Brewongle EEC provides inclusive learning support through accessible, hands-on, and differentiated programs that cater to diverse learning needs, ensuring all learners can engage meaningfully with curriculum-based experiences in nature.