Stage 2 Science and Technology | Forces shape Earth's surface incursion

Student activities

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

Dreaming stories

Aboriginal Dreaming stories create the hook for this fast paced session on Australia's unique geology.

Weathering and erosion

Students conduct practical investigations on physical and chemical weathering and create miniature landscapes to see erosion in action.

Grinding stones

Rocks are tools. Students use grinding stones to investigate Aboriginal use of sedimentary and igneous rocks.

Exploring playground geology

Where is it? We go on a geological adventure of the school playground. Students observe weathering and erosion in action and engage in soil science. Hands will get dirty!

Colours of Australia artwork

To conclude the session students use clays to examine minerals and iron and manganese oxides to create an class artwork.

Suggested timetable

Time	Classes
Morning session - 2 hrs	Classes 1 and 2
Middle session - 2 hrs	Classes 3 and 4

Syllabus outcomes and content

Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus (2024)

Focus area outcomes

Physical and living systems depend on energy

• ST2-SCI-01 uses information to investigate the solar system and the effects of energy on living, physical and geological systems
• ST2-DAT-01 uses and interprets data to describe patterns and relationships

Content group

Forces shape Earth’s surface

• Investigate Aboriginal Dreaming Stories and Torres Strait Islander Legends about the formation of landscapes and landforms
• Explain how the forces produced by wind, water and living things weather rocks
• Describe and model how forces produced by moving water cause erosion

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 $12 per student Non-government schools $18 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	2 sessions per day Maximum 2 classes per session with up to 30 students per class.
Risk management plan	Risk assessment provided in location tile. Location information
Preparation	Set up – please meet the Georges River EEC staff member/s up to 1 hour before first session. Learning space – please provide a suitable learning space for the duration of the day Program length – 2 hours
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: 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