School excursion
Woolly tales tour
Stage 2 (Years 3-4), Science, Kinchega National Park
Overview
On this school excursion in Kinchega National Park, Stage 2 (Years 3-4) Science students will learn about Kinchega's vast pastoral history and woolshed operations while taking a guided tour of the historic Kinchega Woolshed.
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The historic Kinchega Woolshed precinct is a favourite spot to start your exploration of Kinchega National Park with loads of information to browse and facilities located close by.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 2 (Years 3-4) |
|---|---|
| Learning area | Science |
| Student outcomes |
ST2-5LW-T. Describes how agricultural processes are used to grow plants and raise animals for food, clothing and shelter HT2-2. Describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time |
| Objectives |
Students will:
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Excursion details
- Duration
- 1-3 hr
- Grading
- Easy
- Price
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$5 per student for a half day tour (up to 3 hours).
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Meeting point
- Historic Kinchega Woolshed carpark
- Equipment
provided - No. Workbooks are provided. Students will need to bring a pencil and a clipboard to lean on.
- 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 - Broken Hill
- 08 8084 2880
- npws.westdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 183 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW
Park info
- in Kinchega National Park in the Outback NSW region
Kinchega 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. The park has a pay and display envelope payment system - please bring correct coins.
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