Stage 2 Science and Technology | Living things and systems full day adventure incursion
Georges River EEC
Program overview
Living things and systems full day adventure incursion is a Stage 2 Science and Technology program for students to explore the relationship between habitat, ecosystem and environment in a natural area in or walking distance from your school.
Students will journey through the physical and living systems of Earth as we explore flows within the air (atmosphere), land (lithosphere), water (hydrosphere), and living things (biosphere) that support life.
Students will observe real habitats, identifying living and non-living features and recording scientific data in a field journal. Students will unpack key concepts such as ecosystem, environment, habitat, and explore the essential roles of pollinators and seed dispersal in sustaining healthy landscapes. Throughout the day participants will discover and observe food chains in nature.
Drawing inspiration from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ knowledge and land practices, students will deepen their understanding of how environments are supported to thrive.
Hands-on, active and engaging this experience builds scientific inquiry skills in nature.
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 suitable environment close to school? Go to our excursion page to visit our sites.
Connect with your place!
Learning intentions
- We are learning about Earth's systems.
- We are learning about environments, ecosystems and habitats.
- We are learning about energy and materials flows.
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 | Ecosystem explorations |
| 12.30pm - 1.00pm | Lunch and toilets |
| 1.00pm - 1.30pm | Concluding activity |
| 1.30pm - 2.00pm | Return to school |
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 groups
Living things depend on energy and materials to survive
- identify the systems of Earth that make up environments: air – atmosphere, land – lithosphere, water – hydrosphere, living things – biosphere
- Describe how the needs of living things are provided by the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere
- Describe the relationship between habitat, ecosystem and environment
- Observe and describe living and non-living things in a habitat
- Describe how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ practices support habitats to survive
- Describe the transfer of energy between plants and animals using food chains, Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary
- Describe ways in which plants and animals depend on each other for survival
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 |
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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