School excursion

Protecting a rainforest environment: Minnamurra

Budderoo National Park

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Overview

Join us as we explore the earth’s environment on this Stage 2 (Years 3-4) geography excursion at Minnamurra Rainforest in Budderoo National Park. Students will investigate the rainforest's climate, natural vegetation and native animals.

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There are many opportunities for students to experience the wonders of Minnamurra Rainforest on this school excursion in Budderoo National Park. Students will go on a guided rainforest walk and take part in sensory activities. They'll collect field work data in the rainforest and during a bug hunt. As they explore, they'll identify sustainable practices while considering the significance of the rainforest.

This excursion has been designed to support the K-10 Earth’s Environment geography syllabus.

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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:

  • Take a guided walk through a rainforest
  • Observe and identify some of the plants and animals living in the rainforest and the relationships between them
  • Identify sustainable practices
  • Investigate the way people value national parks
  • Discuss who organises and manages places like Minnamurra, and why these national parks are so important.
  • Observe the human impact on the rainforest and how this can be managed

Key inquiry questions:

  • How does the environment support the lives of people and other living things?
  • How do different views about the environment influence approaches to sustainability?
  • How can people use places and environments more sustainably?
  • What are the features and uses of Minnamurra Rainforest?
  • What animals live in Minnamurra Rainforest?
  • How is Minnamurra Rainforest valued and how can we sustainably protect it in the future?

Excursion details

When

Weekdays during school terms

Duration
2hrs 30min
Grading
Easy. Students progress along a path and board walk. Activities are along the walk, in picnic areas and the edges of the forest.
Price

Minimum $350 per group for up to 25 students, $14 per student (includes GST).

Accessibility
No wheelchair access
Meeting point
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
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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