Stage 5 Geography | Environmental change and management

Suggested timetable

Time	Class 1	Class 2
9.30am	Arrival - introduction, and toilets
10.00am - 10.30am	Investigating sands, sediments and mining in the lab
10.30am - 11.00am	Recess and toilets
11.00am - 12.00pm	Terrestrial assessment in Homestead Park	Aquatic assessments at Grand Flaneur Beach
12.00pm - 1.00pm	Aquatic assessments at Grand Flaneur Beach	Terrestrial assessment in Homestead Park
1.00pm - 1.30pm	Lunch and toilets
1.30pm - 2.00pm	Conclusions and depart

Syllabus outcomes and content

Human Society and its Environment K–6 Syllabus (2024)

Environmental change and management

Outcomes

• GE5-DFC-01explains how the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments change over time

• GE5-PRI-01analyses the processes and interactions that transform people, places and environments
• GE5-PER-01accounts for the perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical opportunities and challenges
• GE5-MAN-01assesses different approaches to the management and protection of places and environments
• GE5-TAP-01 applies and evaluates a range of geographical tools to acquire and process geographical information
• GE5-COM-01selects and applies concepts and terminology to communicate geographical information for a range of purposes, audiences and contexts

Content

Thinking and working geographically

• Select and apply relevant geographical concepts
• Engage in geographical inquiry using geographical information
• Select a range of relevant geographical tools

Environmental change

• Biophysical processes that change Earth’s environments
• Human-induced environmental changes over time across a range of scales
• Consequences of environmental change

Environmental management

• Comparison of perspectives, influences and practices, including Aboriginal Peoples’ Custodianship of Country, that support environmental management
• Management strategies to reduce the impacts of environmental change, including prevention, mitigation and preparedness strategies
• Methods used to assess sustainability when managing environmental change

Environmental case study

Investigation of ONE type of environment for a comparative study between Australia and at least ONE other country.

• Biophysical processes and interactions of the selected environment
• Causes, extent and consequences of the environmental change affecting the selected environment
• Environmental management strategies to enhance sustainability in the selected environment

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 2 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