School excursion
Mountain pygmy-possum
Stage 6 (Years 11-12), Geography, Thredbo-Perisher area
Overview
Mountain pygmy-possum is a Stage 6 (Years 11-12) school excursion that focuses on Geography. Students will hone their fieldwork skills while they explore the habitat of one of Australia’s unique and endangered species: the mountain pygmy-possum.
Read more about Mountain pygmy-possum
This Stage 6 Geography excursion allows students to obtain a solid understanding of the geographical processes that influence the mountain pygmy-possum habitat. Students will gather data and use a variety of fieldwork techniques as they explore the boulder fields around Charlotte Pass Village. They’ll also discuss the impacts and future implications of climate change on the mountain pygmy-possum.
This excursion is designed to support the topics ‘Earth’s natural systems’ and ‘Ecosystems and global diversity’. It also counts towards two hours of fieldwork.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 6 (Years 11-12) |
|---|---|
| Learning area | Geography |
| Student outcomes |
GE-11-01. Examines places, environments and natural and human phenomena, for their characteristics, spatial patterns, interactions and changes over time GE-11-02. Explains geographical processes and influences, at a range of scales, that form and transform places and environments GE-11-07. Applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments GE-12-01. Analyses rural and urban places, ecosystems, global biodiversity and economic activity, for their characteristics, spatial patterns, interactions, and nature and extent of change over time GE-12-02. Analyses geographical processes and influences, at a range of scales, that form and transform places and environments GE-12-07. Selects and applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments |
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Excursion details
- When
- Weekdays November to April.
- Availability
- Guided. Available on request.
- Duration
- 2hrs
- Grading
- Medium. Guided tour and activities on boulder fields and along an unsealed path.
- Price
- $15 per student. Minimum $300 per group up to 20 students.
- Entry fees
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Park Use Fee applies for the hours you are not undertaking Kosciuszko Education Centre programs.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Meeting point
- Charlotte Pass Village carpark
- 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 - 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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