Brewongle Environmental Education Centre

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Telephone02 4579 1136

Emailbrewongle-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Geography - Features of places

Geography, features of places, The Habitat Tree

 

Nature is important for many reasons, both to people and to wildlife. The Habitat Tree is a beautiful Grey Gum, the oldest tree at Brewongle. Students explore the features of places around the Habitat Tree and the connections between the tree and its surrounds. They use Geographical tools to understand the impact that seasons and people have on the natural environment around the Habitat Tree.  

 

Geographical questions

  • What are the features of, and activities in places?
  • How can we care for places?

Syllabus outcomes

  • Describes features and places and the connections people have with places GE1-1
  • Identifies ways in which people interact with and care for places GE1-2
  • Communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry GE1-2

 

Content

  • Features of places

 

Cross Curriculum Priorities 

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Sustainability

Activity 1 - Nest box survey

Students take a guided walk around Brewongle with a camera pole and screens to learn about the animals that call Brewongle home.

 

Activity 2 - Wildlife camera survey

View our wildlife cameras then analyse footage in our Earth Lab classroom.

 

Activity 3 - Leaf litter bug survey

Students dig for bugs in our outdoor classroom and attempt to identify them using ID charts.

 

Activity 4 - Giant bug camouflage

Students work in pairs to create a habitat for a giant toy bug.

 

Activity 5 - Journey sticks

Students learn about the plants and animals that are in season around the site. They record their findings using journey sticks. 

Time Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5
9:45 Welcome to Brewongle / Safety Briefing 
10:00

RECESS
10:30

Nest box survey

Wildlife camera survey

Leaf litter bug survey

 Giant bug camouflage Journey sticks
11:00 Journey sticks

Nest box survey

Wildlife camera survey

 Leaf litter bug survey Giant bug camouflage
11:30 Giant bug camouflage

Journey sticks

 Nest box survey Wildlife camera survey Leaf litter bug survey
12:00 LUNCH
12:30 Leaf litter bug survey Giant bug camouflage Journey sticks Nest box survey Wildlife camera survey
1:00 Wildlife camera survey Leaf litter bug survey Giant bug camouflage Journey sticks Nest box survey
1:300 Reflection of activities / Wrap up / Toilets
2:00 FAREWELL

The Last Tree by Mark Wilson

This picture book is about a beautiful old eucalyptus tree that grew tall and strong over many years. It was the centre of life in the forest and provided food and shelter for many forest dwellers. But what happens when the tree is threatened as the surrounding forest slowly disappears?

This text is a fantastic stimulus for teacher-led literacy tasks in the lead-up to their excursion.

If you don't have a copy of this text in your school or local library, Brewongle has a copy available for loan. Alternatively, to view a YouTube reading of this text, click here. 

The last tree book cover.

There is no worksheet required for this program.

Location Brewongle EEC, Sackville North
Bus  details

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.
Cost Refer to Brewongle's pricing page
Class numbers and size

Up to 5 classes per day or 150 students.

Maximum 30 students per class
Start and finish times

Arrival time is 9:45am

Departure time is 2pm

* discuss prior to your visit if you require alternate times
Risk Assessments Refer to Brewongle's risk management plans
Inclusive learning support

This program can be adapted for students with specific mobility requirements.

Please visit our inclusive education website for social stories and other excursion support materials.
Adverse weather

On days where the weather is unsuitable, a Brewongle staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangments.

Please visit booking and cancellation policy to view our trigger points for cancellation.

Brushtail possum in nest box
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    Sackville North NSW 2756

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