WildTracker

Stage 2 (Years 3-4), Science and Technology, Glenrock State Conservation Area

Overview

WildTracker nature discovery, guided by national parks staff. Photo: J. Spencer/OEH

Primary school children on an NPWS school excursion with NPWS guides. Photo: J. Spencer/OEH

Science investigations at a WildThings primary school excursion. Photo: Julie Brown/OEH

Rainforest in Glenrock State Conservation Area. Photo: Jo Thompson/OEH

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Stage 2 Science and Technology Wildtracker Glenrock State Conservation Area

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Come on a WildTracker school excursion for Stage 2 (Years 3-4) students focusing on science and technology. Carry out investigations to explore the living world in this beautiful part of Glenrock State Conservation Area.

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Find out about some of the relationships between plants and animals and look for evidence that can lead to more questions and predictions. National Parks and Wildlife Service guides will help you identify some amazing wildlife living in the area and together you can discover what they need to survive and how they are protected.

For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers

Stage	Stage 2 (Years 3-4)
Learning area	Science and Technology
Student outcomes	ST2-1WS-S. Questions, plans and conducts scientific investigations, collects and summarises data and communicates using scientific representations ST2-2DP-T. Selects and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity ST2-4LW-S. Compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things
Objectives	Students will: Engage with the local environment of a protected conservation area Become aware of the plants and animals that live in this particular place Investigate some features of plants and animals, how they can be grouped and how they rely on each other. Learn about the role played by national parks staff in protecting the environment for the people of NSW.

Excursion details

When: Weekdays during school terms.
Availability: Guided. Available on request.
Where: Yuelarbah walking track, Glenrock State Conservation Area
Duration: 2-4 hr
Grading: Medium. Guided walk along a partly sealed wheelchair-friendly walking path. Activities amongst leaf litter and on a flat rock shelf beside a small stream.
Price: $240 per group (includes GST) for 2 hours. Longer tours are available. Maximum 30 students per group. For groups over 30 conditions apply.
Accessibility: Medium
Meeting point: Yuelarbah carpark on Burwood Road, Kahibah
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.

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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

Park info

in Glenrock State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
Glenrock State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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