School excursion
Journey to an ancient world
Stage 4 (Years 7-8), Geography, New England National Park
Overview
Journey to an ancient world is a school excursion for Geography in New England National Park for Stage 4 (Years 7-8) students. Journey back in time to the ancient rainforests of the Gondwana super-continent.
Read more about Journey to an ancient world
The journey provides a window into the ancient past when rainforests covered the land we now call Australia. Students gain an understanding of the evolution of rainforest over geological time and the geographical processes that form and transform environments.
Students will be guided through a diverse and unique high altitude environment of snow gums and cool temperate rainforests, with spectacular vantage points giving perspective to the processes that continue to shape this environment.
Students will acquire and communicate geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry through map reading and interpretation, the use of fieldwork instruments for weather information and field observations.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 4 (Years 7-8) |
|---|---|
| Learning area | Geography |
| Student outcomes |
GE4-1. Locates and describes the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments GE4-2. Describes processes and influences that form and transform places and environments GE4-7. Acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using geographical tools for inquiry |
| Objectives |
Students will:
|
Excursion details
- When
By arrangement.
- Availability
- Guided. Available on request.
- Duration
- 4hrs
- Grading
- Medium
- Price
-
$520 per group (price includes GST). Maximum 30 students per group. For groups over 30 conditions apply.
- Accessibility
- Easy
- 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 New England National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
New England National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.