Living with fire

Stage 3 (Years 5-6), Geography, Blackheath area

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Staff from Metro South West and Blue Mountains regions undertaking the Pisgah Ridge hazard reduction burn near Glenbrook in the Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: David Croft © David Croft/DPIE

Smoke from an aerial incediary drop for the Byadbo stockyards hazard reduction burn at Emu Flat. Photo: Ian Dicker © DPIE

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Stage 3 Geography Living with fire Blue Mountains National Park

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Learn about fire and how it is managed in the Blue Mountains National Park in Living with fire, a Stage 3 (Years 5-6) geography excursion.

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Students will learn about fire and its impact on people, nature and the landscape as they explore the majestic surroundings of Blue Mountains National Park. This excursion is designed to support the Factors that Shape Places syllabus topic.

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

Stage	Stage 3 (Years 5-6)
Key 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 GE3-4. Acquires, processes and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
Objectives	Students will learn to identify: How people and environments influence one another How people influence places and the management of spaces within them How the impacts of bushfires on people and places can be reduced

Excursion details

When: Monday to Friday during school term.
Where: Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park
Duration: 2-2.5 hr
Grading: Easy
Price: $295 per group for up to 20 students (plus the cost of a one-way Scenic World Cableway ticket if this option is taken up). GST included. For groups of more than 20 students, additional park staff are required, and additional fees will apply.
Accessibility: Easy
Meeting point: Fairfax Heritage walking track, which starts from the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre at the end of Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath.
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 - Blue Mountains
02 4784 7301 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
bluemtns.discovery@environment.nsw.gov.au
02 4782 6199

Park info

in the Blackheath area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Blackheath area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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Views along Fairfax Heritage walking track, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Steve Alton/OEH