Landscapes and landforms
Geography
Students will spend the day along the Georges River exploring Sydney’s sandstone country through hands-on geographical inquiry. Using geographical tools such as field sketches, mapping, data collection and multisensory observations, they will investigate the features of river valleys, sandstone landforms, and surrounding bushland.
Students will learn about geomorphic processes, weathering, erosion, deposition through doing and recreate how the Georges River landscape and Sydney’s coastal environments have been shaped using natural materials. Identification charts will be used to explore the biodiversity of remnant bushland and consider the environmental, recreational, cultural, and economic value of these natural areas.
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.
Student will engage in observation, collection and recording data and survey fieldwork techniques and use the following instruments:
- compasses
- measuring equipment
- identification charts
- soil testing and water testing
Students will spend time enjoying the river as we enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic location and use hook free handlines to ‘go fishing’.
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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 | 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 |
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
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