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We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land, the Dharug people, on which this fieldwork program is being conducted. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge our Aboriginal Elders and knowledge holders who have helped us to understand the special connection Aboriginal peoples have with the land.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land, the Dharug people, on which this fieldwork program is being conducted. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge our Aboriginal Elders and knowledge holders who have helped us to understand the special connection Aboriginal peoples have with the land.
Welcome
Welcome
This excursion page has been designed to support the NSW Geography 11 – 12 Syllabus topic Earth’s natural systems. This geographical inquiry investigates the natural processes, cycles and circulations that have shaped the Hawkesbury River and its surrounding land as well as the impacts of human activities on this environment.
This resource includes 5 - 6 pre-excursion lessons examining the atmospheric, hydrological, geomorphic and ecological systems that have shaped the Hawkesbury-Nepean River and its surrounding land, as well as a 4 hour fieldwork component to be undertaken on site. Students will use a range of geographical tools including fieldwork to acquire, process, apply and communicate geographical information, and synthesise their findings.
How to use this resource
How to use this resource
Step 1 - Download and print the field work booklet before you begin. (Access the fieldwork booklet here.)
Step 2 - Use the top menu on this site or the next page buttons to navigate through the context and pre-visit activities.
Step 3 - Consult your classroom teacher for clarification or email us for help at brewongle-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au.
Geographical questions
Geographical questions
How have natural processes, cycles and circulations shaped the Hawkesbury River and its surrounding land?
How have human activities influenced the natural processes, cycles and circulations that have shaped the Hawkesbury River and its surrounding land?
Outcomes
Outcomes
GE-11-01 examines places, environments and natural and human phenomena, for their characteristics, spatial patterns, interactions and changes over time
GE-11-02 explains geographical processes and influences, at a range of scales, that form and transform places and environments
GE-11-05 analyses and synthesises relevant geographical information from a variety of sources
GE-11-07 applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork, and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments
GE-11-08 applies mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse geographical data
GE-11-09 communicates and applies geographical understanding, using geographical knowledge, concepts, terms and tools, in appropriate forms.
Geographical tools
Geographical tools
Analyse and interpret various maps
Use spatial information to determine connections, impacts and change over time
Use fieldwork instruments to identify, collect and record geographical data and information
Synthesise and interpret fieldwork data.
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