Exploring water Country
HSIE geography
Become a place detective as we explore the forests, waters and shores of the Georges River!
Students will go on an adventure using large and small-scale picture maps to learn about the special physical, cultural and spiritual connections we have to water environments. Along the river we will see the strong connection we have to fishing in the Georges River. Secret fishing spots will be uncovered and we will explore traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and modern fishing practices. On the river beach we will use a fishing rod to play our sustainability fishing game and discover why we need to care for our waterways. Students will explore water habitats by meeting our water loving plants, play games to learn about their important role in the environment and go dipnetting for small aquatic animals in our large pond.
Students are encouraged to bring a healthy litter free lunch to enjoy a picnic in the parklands with their friends.
Engage in active citizenship with the Zero litter in the Georges River project.
Maximum four classes per day.
Location
Essential information
| Year | Cost |
| 2025/26 |
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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
| Time | Classes 1 and 2 | Classes 3 and 4 |
| 9.30am | Arrival - introduction, recess and toilets | |
| 10.00am - 11.30am |
Activity 1 - Meet our water animals and dipnetting in our pond. Activity 2 - Meet our water plants and become a Georges Riverkeeper for a day |
Activity 1 - Let’s go fishing - sustainability. Activity 2 - Mapping our journey of connection |
| 11.30am - 12.00pm | Picnic lunch and toilets | |
| 12.00am - 1.30pm |
Activity 1 - Let’s go fishing - sustainability. Activity 2 - Mapping our journey of connection |
Activity 1 - Meet our water animals and dipnetting in our pond. Activity 2 - Meet our water plants and become a Georges Riverkeeper for a day |
| 1.30pm - 2.00pm | Snack, conclude and depart |
Human Society and its Environment K–6 Syllabus (2024)
Focus area outcome
People are connected to places and groups
- HS1-ACH-01 describes interactions between Aboriginal Peoples and Country
- HS1-GEO-01 describes ways people connect to and care for places, water environments and each other, using geographical information
Content groups
People show their connection to places using geographical information
- Describe the features of Australian urban, rural and remote places and communities by comparing images
Aboriginal Peoples have a responsibility to Country
- Describe ways in which Aboriginal Peoples use Knowledge of land, water and sky Country in everyday life
- Recognise Aboriginal Peoples’ responsibility to Country can incorporate physical, spiritual and Cultural connections
People care for Australia's water environments
- Observe and describe natural and human features of Australian rivers, lakes, beaches and oceans by collecting and representing data
- Locate and describe freshwater and saltwater bodies in Australia
- Compare the ways people use water environments in Australia by posing questions to collect data
- Explain how people can use and care for water responsibly
- Identify ways that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples value water Country and Place
People engage in active citizenship by working together to care for places and each other
- Participate in the school or local community by caring for places and others.
Human Society and its Environment 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
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