School excursion
Biodiversity survey
Stage 5 (Years 9-10), Science, Thredbo-Perisher area
Overview
The Biodiversity survey school excursion in Kosciuszko National Park for Stage 5 (Years 9-10) students focuses on science and fieldwork skills. Investigate what 'biodiversity' means and use field equipment to assess the biodiversity of sample quadrats along a transect in the montane forest.
Read more about Biodiversity survey
Students use a variety of biodiversity survey equipment and techniques to gather information about the soil, weather, plants, animals and impact of people on the area. Students report their findings to the group and compare their findings with results from other quadrats.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 5 (Years 9-10) |
|---|---|
| Learning area | Science |
| Student outcomes |
SC5-6WS. Undertakes first-hand investigations to collect valid and reliable data and information, individually and collaboratively SC5-14LW. Analyses interactions between components and processes within biological systems |
| Objectives |
Students will:
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Excursion details
- When
Weekdays November to May.
- Availability
- Guided. Available on request.
- Duration
- 5hrs
- Grading
- Easy. Short walk in terrain with uneven surfaces and no tracks.
- Price
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$25 per student, $400 minimum fee.
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Meeting point
- Kosciuszko Education Centre, Kosciuszko Road at Sawpit Creek, 14 kms from Jindabyne towards Perisher.
- Equipment
provided - Yes. Teacher's notes and all worksheets, field scientific equipment, identification books and keys, resources and poster stationery are 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 - Kosciuszko Education Centre
- 02 6451 3700
- kosci.education@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
- The Thredbo-Perisher area is open all year, but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues. Kosciuszko Road is closed between Perisher and Charlotte Pass in winter (June to October long weekends).
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Park entry fees apply on Alpine Way and Kosciuszko Road
Winter (June to October long weekends): $29 per vehicle per day (24hrs from purchase); motorcycles $12; bus passengers $11.45 per adult, $3.60 per child per day. Find out more about the winter entry surcharge.
Rest of Year: $17 per vehicle per day (24hrs); motorcycles $7; bus passengers $6.60 per adult, $2.20 per child per day.
Passes: Day passes, multi-day passes and annual All Parks Pass available from NPWS visitor centres, local agents and operating vehicle entry stations. Single and Multi-Day passes are also available via the Park'nPay app. Short Breaks Pass: $68 for 5 days park entry at price of 4 days (not valid winter).
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