School excursion
Life in the rainforest: Minnamurra Rainforest
Stage 2 (Years 3-4), Science and Technology, Budderoo National Park
Overview
Join us as we explore life in the rainforest on this Stage 2 (Years 3-4) Science and Technology excursion at Minnamurra Rainforest. Students will carry out investigations to explore the living world in this beautiful part of Budderoo National Park.
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Students will find out about the relationships between plants and animals. They'll also learn how to recognise evidence that can lead to more questions and predictions. National Parks and Wildlife Service guides will help them identify some amazing wildlife living in the area, and students will also discover what this wildlife needs to survive and how it is protected.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 2 (Years 3-4) |
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| Learning area | Science and Technology |
| Student outcomes |
ST2-1WS-S. Questions, plans and conducts scientific investigations, collects and summarises data and communicates using scientific representations ST2-2DP-T. Selects and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity ST2-4LW-S. Compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things |
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Excursion details
- When
Weekdays during school term.
- Availability
- Guided. Available on request.
- Duration
- 2hrs 30min
- Grading
- Easy. Classroom presentation and guided walk through the rainforest.
- Price
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Minimum $350 per group for up to 25 students, $14 per student (includes GST).
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Meeting point
- Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
- Equipment
provided - Yes. Worksheet masters, pre- and post-activity resources, and additional references will be provided on booking.
- 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 - Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
- 02 4236 0469
- discovery.scr@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Budderoo National Park, Minnamurra Falls Road (Tourist Drive No.9), via Jamberoo NSW 2533
Park info
- in Budderoo National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
Budderoo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. The park gates at Minnamurra Rainforest Centre open at 9am and close at 5pm every day.
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Park entry fees:
$12 per vehicle per day only in the Minnamurra Rainforest area. Bus or taxi: $4.40 per adult and $2.20 per child.
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