Protected places
Stage 2 - Human Society and its Environment
Program
'Protected places' is a Stage 2 excursion delivered at Longneck Lagoon Environmental Education Centre, located within Scheyville National Park. The program focuses on how people care for and manage Australia’s environments, with a particular emphasis on Scheyville National Park as a protected area. Through field-based learning, students will identify and map human uses of the National Park and investigate the importance of conserving the endangered Cumberland Plain Woodland. The program also highlights Dharug sustainable food practices, deepening students’ understanding of Aboriginal connections to Country and sustainable resource use.
Important information
Human Society and its Environment K-6 syllabus (2024)
HS2-GEO-01
Explains how people care for Australia’s environments and participate in Australian society, using geographical information
Content
People have a 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
- Investigate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander food practices that are sustainable.
Students will:
- explore how people use, care for, and manage the protected area of Scheyville National Park
- identify significant local vegetation and understand the importance of conserving the endangered Cumberland Plain Woodland
- construct a précis map to represent different human uses of the National Park
- use compasses to follow directional instructions around the National Park
- engage in hands-on learning activities to investigate Dharug sustainable food practices.
| 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
Teachers
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| 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 |