The Earth's environment

Stage 2 - Geography

Students dipnetting for water bugs at Dragonfly Creek

Dipnetting to learn more about aquatic environments

Students completing a worksheet while looking over Longneck Lagoon

Creating a field sketch of Longneck Lagoon

A student measuring light levels using a lux meter

Fieldwork testing to explore the bushland environment

A student measuring canopy density using a canopy density board

Fieldwork testing to explore the bushland environment

Understanding how Dharug people use and care for Country

Program

'The Earth's environment' is a Stage 2 excursion delivered at Longneck Lagoon Environmental Education Centre. Students explore the aquatic environment, conduct fieldwork tests in a bush setting and participate in a Dharug cultural knowledge walk. Students learn about how the environment supports the lives of people and livings things, and how people can use places and environments more sustainably.

Important information

Syllabus outcomes and content

Geography K-10 syllabus (2015)

The Earth’s Environment

GE2-1 - Examines features and characteristics of places and environments.

GE2-2 - Describes the ways people, places and environments interact.

Geographical Inquiry Skills

GE2-4 - Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry.

Activities

Students will:

complete a cultural knowledge walk to learn about how the land sustained the local Dharug people and ways in which Aboriginal people care for the land
investigate a bush site to identify vegetation types and the conditions they need to survive
observe and create a field sketch of Longneck Lagoon
dipnet to examine and identify the aquatic insects and amphibians that live in these environments.

Teacher information


Vehicle access	Address: 59 Whitmore Road, Maraylya Large buses/coaches can drop students and teachers at the entrance on Whitmore Road. It is a 400m walk down the drive to the classroom. Bus drop off and pick up should be timed to allow for the walk from the road to the classroom. These times can be negotiated as needed to allow for earlier or later start and finish times. Minibuses and visitors arriving by private car can enter the gates on Whitmore Road and drive part way down the drive to the signposted 'Visitor parking' area near the mud brick shed. It is a short 100m walk from the visitor parking area to the classroom and office area. We kindly ask that visitors do not drive beyond this point in order to ensure the safety of our students.
Student numbers	Up to 3 classes Max. 30 students per class (Please book for multiple dates if numbers exceed 90 students)
What to bring	Students Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor learning (most students wear school uniform or sports uniform) Hat Covered walking shoes Wet weather gear if appropriate (not umbrellas) Own recess and lunch ('nude food'/plastic free food is encouraged!) Refillable water bottle Teachers Own recess and lunch. Visiting adults are welcome to use the refrigerator and microwave. Tea and coffee is provided. Refillable water bottle Special medical/learning requirements for individual students (such as medication, hearing devices)
Adverse weather	On days where the weather is unsuitable, a Longneck Lagoon EEC staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangements.
Medical notifications	Notify Longneck Lagoon EEC by completing and returning the student welfare form at least one week before the excursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.
Further information	Welcome to Longneck Lagoon EEC

Excursion resources

Stage 2 Geography - The Earth's environment - Excursion information including optional pre and post visit activities.

Excursion worksheet - Worksheets will be printed and supplied by Longneck Lagoon EEC.

Field sketch student checklist

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