Stage 4 Geography | Landscapes and landforms excursion

Georges River EEC

Program overview

The Landscapes and landforms excursion is an Stage 4 geography program investigating landscapes and landforms using geographical tools with a focus on fieldwork. Students spend the day along the Georges River exploring Sydney’s sandstone country through hands-on geographical inquiry. Students learn about geomorphic processes of weathering, erosion and deposition through observation and doing. They investigate the features of river valleys, sandstone landforms, and surrounding bushland. They use fieldwork techniques of observation, collection and sampling and record data in varied ways. Students will use:

A key element of the day is learning from Aboriginal knowledge and practices, deepening students’ understanding of how Dharawal and Dharug Peoples care for Country along the river. Further considerations will be made on the environmental, recreational, cultural, and economic value of these natural areas.

Students will spend time enjoying the river as we enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic location and use hook free hand lines to ‘go fishing’.

Locations

Oatley Park

Simmos Beach Reserve

Alternative site

Georges River National Park

Program information

Suggested timetable

Time

Activities
9.30am Arrival - introduction, recess and toilets
10.00am - 11.30am Bushland and river foreshore activities
11.30am - 12.00pm Lunch and toilets
12.00pmm - 1.30pm Bushland and river foreshore activities
1.30pm - 2.00pm Snack, conclude and depart

Syllabus outcomes and content

Geography 7-10 Syllabus (2024)

Landscapes and landforms

Outcomes

  • GE4-DFC-01locates the diverse features and describes the characteristics of a range of places and environments
  • GE4-PRI-01explains the processes and interactions that change people, places and environments
  • GE4-MAN-01 explains the management and protection of places and environments
  • GE4-APC-01 explains Aboriginal Peoples’ Custodianship, care and management of Country
  • GE4-TAP-01 selects and uses geographical tools to acquire and process geographical information
  • GE4-COM-01 uses concepts and terminology to communicate geographical information for a range of purposes, audiences and contexts

Content

Thinking and working geographically
  • Use relevant geographical concepts
  • Engage in geographical inquiry using geographical information
  • Use relevant geographical tools
Dynamic landscapes and landforms
  • Location and features of a variety of landscapes and landforms
  • Geomorphic processes of tectonic activity, weathering, erosion and deposition that create and shape landscapes and landforms
The value and protection of landscapes and landforms
  • Environmental, economic, recreational and cultural value of landscapes and landforms
  • Protection of landscapes and landforms on various scales
  • Knowledges and Practices used by Aboriginal Peoples to manage and care for Country

Geography 7-10 Syllabus (2024) © 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

 Recommended maximum 6 classes with up to 30 students per class.

Risk management plan

 Risk assessment provided in location tile.

Bring

School first aid kits, student medication and ASCIA action plans

Low waste food and water bottle

Sun protection - hats and sunblock

Insect repellent

Clipboards and pencils

Clothing

Sports uniform

Sports shoes

Raincoat in case of wet weather. Please no umbrellas.

Staff and student welfare

The program requires walking through parklands. The site is fully accessible but may not be suitable for recently unwell participants.

For medical or special needs notify staff prior to program.

Extreme or wet weather

In general, our staff are prepared to complete learning programs in varied weather conditions except where health and safety could be compromised. School staff should assess the appropriateness of the visit with poor conditions and discuss with our centre staff as soon as possible. In the event of cancellation, we will do our best to find an alternative date.

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

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