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Stage 2 (Years 3-4), Geography, Hunter Wetlands National Park

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An Aboriginal guide with a group of students on an Aboriginal culture school excursion in Hunter Wetlands National Park. Photo: Adam Hollingworth © DPIE

An Aboriginal guide taking students on a bushwalk on an Aboriginal culture school excursion in Hunter Wetlands National Park. Photo: Adam Hollingworth © DPIE

A student listening to an Aboriginal guide on an Aboriginal culture school excursion in Hunter Wetlands National Park. Photo: Adam Hollingworth © DPE

An Aboriginal guide talking to a pair of students on an Aboriginal culture school excursion in Hunter Wetlands National Park. Photo: Adam Hollingworth © DPE

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Stage 2 Geography Aboriginal Culture Hunter Wetlands National Park

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Experience Ash Island in Hunter Wetlands National Park through the eyes of an Aboriginal person on this Stage 2 (Years 3-4) Aboriginal culture Geography excursion.

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Hunter Wetlands National Park is an internationally significant (Ramsar-listed) wetland consisting of Kooragang and Shortland wetlands and a wildlife corridor connecting Ironbark Creek, the Hunter River and Ash Island. On this school excursion, students will go on a bushwalk, hear Dreamtime stories and take part in Aboriginal cultural activities. Through engaging with Aboriginal culture, students will learn why this place is important.

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Stage	Stage 2 (Years 3-4)
Learning area	Geography
Student outcomes	GE2-1. Examines features and characteristics of places and environments GE2-2. Describes the ways people, places and environments interact GE2-3. Examines differing perceptions about the management of places and environments GE2-4. Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
Objectives	Students will: Recognise that Aboriginal people are the first Australians Investigate the connections that the Aboriginal People have to the land, sea and animals of this place Hear stories to understand why this place is important to Aboriginal People and how it can be cared for Find out how Aboriginal People describe the weather and the seasons Locate the places they know to create a sense of place Engage with Aboriginal culture through fun learning activities.

Excursion details

When: Weekdays all year.
Where: Hunter Wetlands National Park in North Coast
Duration: 4hrs
Grading: Medium. Guided activities in a suburban national park, on formed and uneven bushwalking tracks, and on a grassed picnic area.
Price: $380 per group (includes GST). Maximum 30 students per group. For groups over 30 conditions apply.
Accessibility: Medium
Meeting point: Ash Island Schoolhouse carpark, Ash Island.
Equipment provided: No. All equipment is 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.

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School excursion inquiries - Newcastle Hunter
02 4927 3267
discovery.newcastlehunter@environment.nsw.gov.au
Hunter Wetland Centre, Sandgate Road, Shortland NSW

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in Hunter Wetlands National Park in the North Coast region
Hunter Wetlands National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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