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Kosciuszko trivia quiz

Stage 5 (Years 9-10), Science, Thredbo-Perisher area

Overview

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Kosciuszko trivia quiz is a competitive and fun school excursion for Stage 5 (Years 9-10) students in Kosciuszko National Park which focuses on science. Trivial prizes for the team of students that has the most correct answers in the shortest time. Learn about the natural and cultural heritage of the park from the Centre's displays and the 'Spirit of the Snowy Mountains' video.

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Students share the task of finding answering to the quiz questions. This program provides a short fun contact opportunity to being learning about the work of national parks.

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

Stage Stage 5 (Years 9-10)
Learning area Science
Student outcomes

SC5-15LW. Explains how biological understanding has advanced through scientific discoveries, technological developments and the needs of society

Objectives

Students will:

  • Find and record appropriate information from relevant displays
  • View a video featuring the heritage values of Kosciuszko National Park

Excursion details

When

Weekdays all year.

Availability
Guided. Available on request.
Duration
1hr 30min
Grading
Easy. Discovery ranger guided indoor activity.
Price

$5 per student. Minimum booking fees apply.

Accessibility
Easy
Meeting point
Kosciuszko Education Centre, Kosciuszko Road at Sawpit Creek, 14kms from Jindabyne towards Perisher.
Equipment
provided
Yes. All equipment is provided.
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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Park info

  • in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
  • The Thredbo-Perisher area is open all year, but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues. Kosciuszko Road is closed between Perisher and Charlotte Pass in winter (June to October long weekends).
  • Park entry fees apply on Alpine Way and Kosciuszko Road

    Winter (June to October long weekends): $29 per vehicle per day (24hrs from purchase); motorcycles $12; bus passengers $11.45 per adult, $3.60 per child per day. Find out more about the winter entry surcharge.

    Rest of Year: $17 per vehicle per day (24hrs); motorcycles $7; bus passengers $6.60 per adult, $2.20 per child per day.

    Passes: Day passes, multi-day passes and annual All Parks Pass available from NPWS visitor centres, local agents and operating vehicle entry stations. Single and Multi-Day passes are also available via the Park'nPay app. Short Breaks Pass: $68 for 5 days park entry at price of 4 days (not valid winter).

    Eligible pensioners can apply for a complementary NPWS concession pass, to get free park entry. Download the exemption form (154KB doc). Read our Annual Pass FAQs for information.

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