School excursion
Aboriginal culture
Stage 2 (Years 3-4), Geography, Glenrock State Conservation Area
Overview
Experience Glenrock State Conservation Area through the eyes of an Aboriginal person on this Stage 2 (Years 3-4) Aboriginal culture Geography excursion.
Read more about Aboriginal culture
On this excursion, students will learn about Aboriginal People's connections to Country and understand why this place is important to Aboriginal People.
They'll walk Yuelarbah track, an ancient Aboriginal pathway, to Burwood Beach.
Students will engage with Aboriginal Culture through fun learning activities, hear Dreamtime stories and learn about the deep knowledge Aboriginal People hold of the local plants and animals.
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 |
Students will:
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Excursion details
- When
Weekdays all year.
- Availability
- Guided. Available on request.
- Duration
- 4hrs
- Grading
- Medium. Guided activities in a suburban national park, on formed and uneven bushwalking tracks, up a flight of stairs, along a beach and on a grassed picnic area.
- Price
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$380 per group (includes GST). Maximum 30 students per group. For groups over 30 conditions apply.
- Accessibility
- Hard
- Meeting point
- Glenrock State Conservation Area, Burwood Road carpark, Dudley.
- Equipment
provided - Yes. All equipment is provided.
- 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 Glenrock State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
Glenrock State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.