School excursion
Environmental change and management at Wattamolla
Stage 5 (Years 9-10), Geography, Royal National Park
Overview
Join us at beautiful Wattamolla in Royal National Park for this Stage 5 (Years 9-10) Geography excursion. Students will acquire new fieldwork skills as we investigate the environmental status of the coastal and woodland environments.
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Students will investigate and determine both the natural processes and human influences impacting the environment here. High visitation by both tourists and locals makes this an ideal site to consider how a natural place should be sustainably managed.
We'll discuss the current management responses in place to mitigate impacts, and whether these are proving effective.
Through this immersive, real-life fieldwork scenario, students will develop their skills in environmental surveying, mapping, critical thinking and discussion. They'll come away with a real-world understanding of the problems environmental managers face, and some of the solutions available.
This excursion is designed to support the Environmental Change and Management K-10 Geography syllabus.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 5 (Years 9-10) |
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| Learning area | Geography |
| Student outcomes |
GE5-2. Explains processes and influences that form and transform places and environments GE5-3. Analyses the effect of interactions and connections between people, places and environments GE5-4. Accounts for perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues GE5-5. Assesses management strategies for places and environments for their sustainability GE5-7. Acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using appropriate and relevant geographical tools for inquiry |
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Excursion details
- When
Weekdays during school term.
- Availability
- Guided. Available on request.
- Duration
- 4hrs
- Grading
- Easy. Guided activities along a beach, across sand dunes and along a creek.
- Price
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$20 per student for groups of 25 or more. GST included. For smaller groups conditions apply.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Meeting point
- Meet at Wattamolla carpark. Please note, there is no mobile phone reception in this area.
- Equipment
provided - Yes. All field equipment 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 - Sydney South
- 02 9542 0615
- npws.royalguidedtours@environment.nsw.gov.au
- PO Box 144, Audley NSW 2232
Park info
- in Royal National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and South Coast regions
Royal National Park is open 7am to 8.30pm but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$12 per vehicle per day. Payment options include Audley Visitor Centre, vehicle entry stations, pay machines and the Park’nPay app.
Vehicles over 8 seats: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day). Students on educational programs: $1.10 per student. Teachers/educational supervisors: free (1 adult per 10 students).
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