School excursion
Sensing the rainforest
Stage 3 (Years 5-6), Geography, Iluka Nature Reserve
Overview
Sensing the Rainforest is a school excursion in Iluka Nature Reserve for Stage 3 (Years 5-6) students focusing on Geography outcomes. Ranger-guided activities encourage students to experience the rainforest through their senses, describing the diverse features and characteristics this coastal Gondwanan rainforest environment.
Read more about Sensing the rainforest
Sensing the Rainforest is a school excursion in Iluka Nature Reserve for Stage 3 (Years 5-6) students focusing on Geography outcomes. Ranger-guided activities encourage students to experience the rainforest through their senses, describing the diverse features and characteristics this coastal Gondwanan rainforest environment.
Through guided, sensory activities such as silent sit spots, blindfolded games and nature observation, students become immersed in the rainforest.
Differing perceptions about the management of places and environments are explored, through the lens of National Parks and Wildlife Management of this unique littoral rainforest.
Students acquire and communicate geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry through map reading and interpretation and field observation.
This excursion is designed to support the geography K-10 syllabus topic The Earth’s Environment.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 3 (Years 5-6) |
|---|---|
| Learning area | Geography |
| Student outcomes |
GE3-1. Describes the diverse features and characteristics of places and environments GE3-2. Explains interactions and connections between people, places and environments GE3-3. Compares and contrasts influences on the management of places and environments |
| Objectives |
Students will:
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Excursion details
- When
- Weekdays during school terms.
- Availability
- Guided.
- Where
- Iluka Nature Reserve in North Coast
- Duration
- 2hrs
- Grading
- Easy. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels.
- Price
- $260 per group (includes GST). Maximum 30 students per group. For groups with more than 30 students, conditions apply.
- Accessibility
- Easy
- Meeting point
- Meet at Long Street carpark, at the south end of Iluka Nature Reserve.
- 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 - North Coast
- 02 6657 5935
- npws.northcoasteducation@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Iluka Nature Reserve in the North Coast region
Iluka Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.