Systems scientists
Science and Technology
Explore the relationship between habitat, ecosystem and environment in a natural area near you.
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 water way close to school? Go to our excursion page to visit our sites.
Maximum four classes per day.
Location
Your local bushland or natural area.
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, 2, 3 and 4 |
| 9.30am | Arrival - introduction, recess and toilets |
| 10.00am - 11.30am | Ecosystem exploration |
| 11.30am - 12.00pm | Lunch and toilets |
| 12.00pm - 1.30pm | Ecosystem exploration |
| 1.30pm - 2.00pm | Snack, conclude and depart |
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
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