Stage 4 - Wambuul Wanders
"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day" - A.A Milne
About this excursion
An excursion centred around place and liveability, including Geography fieldwork components. Students walk around the Tracker Riley Cycleway and reflect on their connection to the river.
They will discuss whose responsibility it is to care for the river corridor, learn about aspects of liveability and design a proposal to capitalise on the uses of the river precinct.
Students finish the day focussing on community with a team challenge at the fitness park
Focus:
The purpose of this excursion is to provide students with an opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of interconnections between people , places and a local Dubbo environment
Excursion activities
Your student meet with Wambangalang teachers at a predetermined riveside location.
Students are given the opportunity reflect on their own connections with the Macquarie-Wambuul River and being their wander along the Tracker Riley Cycleway.
Students observe human interactions and impact with this area. They consider who holds the responsibility for caring for public spaces and natural resources.
Students discuss the Macquarie River Master plan and have a go at making their own plan to increase liveability in this area.
Student enjoy their packed lunch on the banks of the river before learning how a community group contributed to the building the fitness park.
The wander concludes with your students participating in games and team challenges on the firness equipment.
Important information
Cost:
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NSW DoE School - $15 per student
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Non-Government and Independent schools - $700 per Wambangalang teacher.
*Please note that larger groups may require more than 1 Wambangalang teacher.
Learning intentions/Syllabus links
- Students will know that there are a range of perspectives of people and oragnisations surrounding local geographical issues GE4-4
- Students will understand that interactions between, people, places and environments can result in change GE4-3
- Students will be able to communicate geographical information using a variety of strategies GE4-8
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