Brewongle Environmental Education Centre

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Geography - Places are similar & different

Geography, Places are similar and different, are we there yet?

 

When exploring places that are similar and different, we sometimes forget to investigate the similarities and differences that we see in the areas very close to where we live. In this program, students examine Indigenous perceptions of place and investigate bush resources. They will also use geographical tools to investigate and compare micro-climates around Brewongle and the similarities and differences between their own school and Brewongle.

 

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Geographical inquiry questions

  • How and why are places similar and different?
  • How do people’s perceptions about places influence their views about the protection of places?

Syllabus outcomes

  • Examines features and characteristics of place and environments GE2-1
  • Describes the ways people, places and environments interact GE2-2
  • Examines differing perceptions about the management of places and environments GE2-3
  • Acquires and communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry GE2-4

 

Cross curriculum priorities

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Sustainability

Activity 1 - Bush resource walk

Students investigate how Indigenous perspectives of the bush are similar and different to how the students might view the bush.

 

Activity 2 - Micro-climate comparison

Students use fieldwork equipment to investigate and compare the micro-climate of two different places at Brewongle.

 

Activity 3: Mapping and Investigation of Brewongle EEC

Students use geographical tools to investigate the similarities and differences between their own school and Brewongle.

Part A - Students use a map and compass to orientate themselves in the landscape and complete a navigation challenge.

Part B - Students undertake a field sketch of the landscape noting important features unique to Brewongle.

Time Group 1 & 2 Group 3 & 4 Group 5 & 6
9:45 Welcome to Brewongle / Safety Briefing 
10:00 RECESS
10:20

Bush Resources Walk

Micro-climate Testing

(Gully & Ridgetop Classrooms)

Mapping & Field Sketching

(Lookout & Earth Lab Deck)
11:20

Micro-climate Testing

(Gully & Ridgetop Classrooms)

Mapping & Field Sketching

(Lookout & Earth Lab Deck)

Bush Resources Walk
12:20 LUNCH
12:50

Mapping & Field Sketching

(Lookout & Earth Lab Deck)

Bush Resources Walk

Micro-climate Testing

(Gully & Ridgetop Classrooms)
1:50

Group discussion about the similarities and differences between the visiting school location and Brewongle EEC.

Reflection of activities / Wrap up / Toilets
2:00 FAREWELL

Please ensure students have completed the pre-excursion tasks in the worksheet (link below) before their excursion at Brewongle EEC.

are we there yet?

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 6 classes per day or 180 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.

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    Sackville North NSW 2756

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