Auseco have been a leading Geography and Science Fieldtrip Educator for over 40 years to schools across NSW. Now they are reaching out to provide these excellent opportunities to
Description
Why learn about water from a textbook when you can investigate it firsthand?
Join us for a hands-on day of outdoor learning as we explore the bushland and waterways of Manly Dam. We’ll test water quality, catch water bugs and discover how catchments function and how human activities can affect our waterways.
Designed for Stage 3 and Stage 4 homeschool students, this excursion combines Geography and Science through practical investigations, fieldwork and outdoor exploration in one of Sydney’s most beautiful bushland environments.
What we’ll do
- Test water quality using scientific equipment
- Search for aquatic macroinvertebrates using field equipment and identification charts
- Build and test water filters
- Explore the waterways and bushland surrounding Manly Dam
- Use topographic maps to identify the water catchment
- Investigate sources of water pollution
- Complete a field sketch
- Meet and learn alongside other homeschool students
Why families love fieldwork
Many students learn best when they can move, explore and experience concepts in the real world.
This excursion provides an engaging alternative to desk-based learning and gives students the opportunity to investigate the environment firsthand while spending the day outdoors.
All fieldwork equipment is supplied, and every student will have the opportunity to participate in practical activities throughout the day. Worksheets are also provided and may be completed during the excursion or used afterwards as part of your homeschool excursion package.
Geography & Science fieldwork
Fieldwork is an important part of the NSW Geography and Science syllabuses and provides students with the opportunity to apply geographical and scientific skills in a real-world environment.
Location
Manly Dam, Allambie Heights
A detailed meeting location and map will be provided before the excursion.
Suitable for
Stage 3 and Stage 4 homeschool students.