A Stage 2 Geography Excursion with Observatory Hill EEC at The Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability
We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal Clan of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land and waterways of The Rocks and Barangaroo, and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.
People have responsibility to care for Australia's environments
Observe and describe ways people organise places into spaces for different purposes
Compare the objectives of managing places for conservation and managing places for sustainability
Describe how reserved lands are managed in New South Wales at Mungo National Park, Kosciuszko National Park, Wollemi National Park and Barrington Tops National Park
Identify strategies that minimise waste and make the most of resources to sustain environments
Investigate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander food practices that are sustainable
Teachers, we look forward to your classes visiting The Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability with Observatory Hill EEC.
Please make sure:
You have checked the meeting place and time on the booking sheet
You inform the EEC prior to your excursion of any student requiring special medical attention or support, and ensure any required medication is brought with you. EEC teachers carry basic first aid equipment
You inform the EEC teacher of any required changes to the program (like an early finish).
All students have sufficient food and drink with them for the entire day. Food breaks are held on the ground of The Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability.
Students wear school uniform and bring suitable weather protection equipment including sun hats and umbrellas/rain coats if raining.
You actively supervise students throughout the day.
Successful fieldwork visits have direct links to current classroom learning. Pre-visit activities carried out prior to the excursion will help students better understand their excursion content and provide links with classroom learning. Work with your class through the following activities on the menu tab to make sure they understand the context of their excursion.