School excursion
Global environments - rainforest magic
Stage 4 (Years 7-8), Geography, Booti Booti National Park
Overview
This excursion experience has been updated and is now being delivered in line with the new NSW Department of Education Curriculum. We will be revising this excursion's name and information online soon. Contact your local national parks office for more information about the updated excursion.
Read more about Global environments - rainforest magic
Global environments rainforest magic is a school excursion for Stage 4 (years 7-8) students in Booti Booti National Park focusing on geography as a KLA. You'll be guided through the park, and along the way introduced to the different rainforest ecosystems.
The group will discover what a rainforest is, and determine why they are such special places and how we can conserve them. Activities may include rainforest art, scientific data collection (eg soil types and pH, temperature) and sensory awareness.
Geography: 4G2 Global Environments. This program is also suitable for Science and Technology.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 4 (Years 7-8) |
|---|---|
| Learning area | Geography |
| Student outcomes |
4.5. Identifies the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources. 4.6. Describes the geographical processes that form and transform environments. 4.7. Identifies and discusses geographical issues from a range of perspectives. 4.8. Describes the interrelationships between people and environments. |
Excursion details
- When
By arrangement.
- Availability
- Guided. Available on request.
- Where
- Booti Booti National Park in North Coast
- Duration
- 4hrs
- Grading
- Medium
- Price
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$380 per group (includes GST). Maximum 30 students per group. For groups over 30 conditions apply.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- 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 Booti Booti National Park in the North Coast region
Booti Booti National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. Day passes are available from the Manning Great Lakes Area Office, Bulahdelah Visitor Information Centre and the Hawks Nest Newsagency.
Buy annual pass