Stage 1 HSIE Geography | Water environments full day adventure incursion
Georges River EEC
Program overview
Water environments full day adventure is a Stage 1 HSIE Geography full day incursion for year 1 and 2 students.
This hands-on experience invites students to discover the natural and human features of water environments near your school. Students observe the plants and animals that live in and around their local creek, river, pond or wetland. Experiential learning to build a sense of belonging and fostering pride in caring for special places close to home. Students will learn how water environments have long been cared for and valued by Aboriginal peoples, who maintain deep cultural, spiritual and ongoing connections to Country and water.
Through nature-based activities such as water environment sensory sit-spots, wildlife spotting, aquatic mini-beast investigations and team challenges, students will build a deeper connection to their environment and experience the wellbeing benefits of time outdoors. Together, they will explore simple actions we can take to care for our waterways and protect the special places we enjoy. Students are encouraged to bring a healthy litter free lunch to enjoy a picnic lunch with their friends.
This program is best spent in a water environment close to school. We can support the organisation of this experience including walking routes and risk assessments. Don't have a water way close to school? Go to our excursion page to visit our sites.
Connect with our Zero litter in the Georges River learning resources and engage in active citizenship.
Learning intentions
- We are learning about the natural and human features of water environments.
- We are learning how people care for water environments.
Program information
Suggested timetable
This is a full day program. The timetable will vary due to walking distances and bell times. Please contact Georges River EEC to discuss accessibility and times.
Times |
Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| 9.00am | Arrival - introduction, recess and toilets |
| 9.30am - 12.30pm | Waterway and creek explorations |
| 12.30pm - 1.00pm | Lunch and toilets |
| 1.00pm - 1.30pm | Concluding activity |
| 1.30pm - 2.00pm | Return to school |
Syllabus outcomes and content
Human Society and its Environment K–6 Syllabus (2024)
Focus area outcome
People are connected to places and groups
- HS1-GEO-01 describes ways people connect to and care for places, water environments and each other, using geographical information
Content groups
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
- 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
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Participate in the school or local community by caring for places and others
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Explain the benefits of participating in communities
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
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 |
Maximum 4 classes per day with up to 30 students per class. |
Risk management plan |
Risk assessment provided. |
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 |
Sports uniform Sports shoes Raincoat in case of wet weather. Please no umbrellas. |
Staff and student welfare |
For medical or special needs notify staff prior to program. |
Extreme or wet weather |
Program may be modified, postponed or cancelled due to predicted extreme temperatures, bush fire danger, heavy rainfall, high winds or dust storms. 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:
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Risk management
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