School excursion
Aboriginal culture
Stage 2 (Years 3-4), Geography, Blue Gum Hills Regional Park
Overview
Experience Blue Gum Hills Regional Park through the eyes of an Aboriginal person on this Stage 2 Aboriginal Culture Geography excursion. Learn about Aboriginal culture through the knowledge and stories of an Aboriginal person.
Read more about Aboriginal culture
On this excursion, students will learn about Aboriginal people, their connection to country and the impact of European settlement on the area. They'll engage with Aboriginal culture through fun learning activities, hear Dreamtime stories, and investigate the connections that Aboriginal people have to place.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 2 (Years 3-4) |
|---|---|
| Learning area | Geography |
| Student outcomes |
GE2-1. Examines features and characteristics of places and environments GE2-2. Describes the ways people, places and environments interact GE2-3. Examines differing perceptions about the management of places and environments GE2-4. Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry |
| Objectives |
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Excursion details
- When
Weekdays all year.
- Availability
- Available on request.
- Duration
- 2hrs
- Grading
- Easy. Guided activities in a suburban national park, on formed and uneven bush walking tracks, and on a grassed picnic area.
- Price
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$225 per group (includes GST). Maximum 30 students per group. For groups over 30 conditions apply.
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Meeting point
- Blue Gum Hills Regional Park carpark, off Minmi Road, Minmi.
- Equipment
provided - Yes
- Booking
- If you would like to organise a NPWS school excursion please get in touch with local staff or use the 'Enquire' link for the online form.
Operated by
- School excursion inquiries - Newcastle Hunter
- 02 4927 3267
- discovery.newcastlehunter@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Hunter Wetland Centre, Sandgate Road, Shortland NSW
Park info
- in Blue Gum Hills Regional Park in the North Coast region
Blue Gum Hills Regional Park is open 7.30am to 8pm during daylight savings (7.30am to 5pm at other times), but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.