Stage 4 Geography | Zero litter towards zero waste fieldwork incursion

Suggested timetable

Time	Classes
Morning session - 2 hrs	Classes 1 and 2
Middle session - 2 hrs	Classes 3 and 4

Syllabus outcomes and content

Geography 7-10 Syllabus (2024)

Outcomes

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

Content

Water in the world

Thinking and working geographically

• Use relevant geographical concepts
• Engage in geographical inquiry using geographical information
• Use relevant geographical tools
• Create written texts to describe and explain the geographical processes associated with water in the world

Water resources and their value

• Hydrological processes that move water through a catchment area
• Factors influencing water flows and the availability of water resources in different places

Water scarcity and water management

• Strategies to manage catchment areas for sustainability

Geographical tools

Maps

• Identify key features on a map using cartographic conventions
• Identify physical and human features on a map
• Identify spatial patterns using a range of maps
• Determine values represented on choropleth maps and thematic maps

Fieldwork

• Identify, collect and record geographical information
• Develop and conduct surveys and interviews
• Use fieldwork tools to collect geographical information
• Draw conclusions from the data collected

Data and graphs

• Use quantitative data and graphs to identify patterns and trends

Spatial technologies

• Determine connections, impacts and change to places using virtual or digital maps and satellite images
• Record and map features using GPS
• Interpret relationships between geographical data using GIS

Geography 7–10 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 $12 per student Non-government schools $18 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	2 sessions per day Maximum 2 classes per session with up to 30 students per class.
Risk management plan	Risk assessment provided in location tile. Location information
Preparation	Set up – please meet the Georges River EEC staff member/s up to 1 hour before first session. Learning space – please provide an indoor classroom with presentation display capability. Outdoor areas will be used throughout the program. Program length – 2 hours
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: 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