Early stage 1 Science and Technology | Living things excursion

Student activities

Student activities are differentiated, inclusive and may vary depending on the conditions.

Scientific safari

Student use scientific equipment to go on a journey of discovery in the parklands along the Georges River.

Outdoor plant lab

Put on your lab coat as we conduct science in nature. Look, listen, touch and smell the many features of our native plants and conduct hands-on experiments on weed species.

Meet our native animals

Students observe and interact with our centre's native Australian species. They observe feeding time to learn what and how animals eat.

All activities are lead by experienced teachers, are age-appropriate and designed to support participation and enjoyment for Early stage 1 (kindergarten) students.

Suggested timetable

Time	Classes 1 and 2	Classes 3 and 4
9.30am	Arrival - introduction, recess and toilets
10.00am - 11.30am	Up close with our animals	Scientific safari and outdoor plant lab
11.30am - 12.00pm	Lunch and toilets
12.00pm - 1.30pm	Scientific safari and outdoor plant lab	Up close with our animals
1.30pm - 2.00pm	Conclude and depart

Syllabus outcomes and content

Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus (2024)

Focus area outcomes

Observations and questions spark curiosity

• STE-SCI-01 identifies and describes characteristics of living things, properties of materials, and movement

• STE-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations to collect data

Content group

Living things have characteristics that help them survive in their environment

• Identify and use tools to aid and extend sensory observations
• Describe how living things get air, water and energy to survive in their environment
• Recognise that plants produce their own food, and animals need to find their food
• Examine animal bodies, their body coverings and how and what they eat
• Observe and group animals based on their characteristics and justify the grouping

Living things and objects move in different ways

• Observe, describe and categorise the ways in which living things move

Focus area outcomes

Observations and questions initiate design and digital solutions

• STE-DDT-01 identifies and uses technologies to make products to address user needs or opportunities
• STE-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations to collect data

Content group

Understanding user needs inspires design and digital solutions

• Examine designed structures that animals build to help them survive in their environment

Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2024

Teacher information

Cost 2026	NSW Department of Education schools $22 per student Non-government schools $28 per student The total cost of the program will be based on the number of students confirmed at least 3 working days before your program. If the number of students is not confirmed by this time, the total cost will be calculated using the number of students listed on the original booking form or the actual number of students who attend, whichever is greater. An Interschool Journal request or sales order will then be prepared and sent to your school for payment.
Student numbers	Recommended maximum 4 classes with up to 30 students per class.
Risk management plan	Access in location tile.
Bring	School first aid kits, student medication and ASCIA action plans Low waste food and water bottle Sun protection - hats and sunblock Insect repellent
Clothing	Students wear sports uniform Sports shoes Raincoat in case of wet weather. Please no umbrellas.
Staff and student welfare	The program requires walking through parklands. The site is fully accessible but may not be suitable for recently unwell participants. For medical or special needs notify staff prior to program.
Extreme or wet weather	In general, our staff are prepared to complete learning programs in varied weather conditions except where health and safety could be compromised. School staff should assess the appropriateness of the visit with poor conditions and discuss with our centre staff as soon as possible. In the event of cancellation, we will do our best to find an alternative date. Please view our trigger points for postponement and cancellation.
Trigger points for cancellation	See our bookings page
Cancellation policy	Cancellation or major changes to bookings will incur the following cancellation fees: within 30 days of excursion or incursion date - $600 administration fee charged within 7 days of excursion/incursion date - total fee charged based on confirmed student numbers. Weather or fire danger cancellation – $0