| Geography
Stages 4 & 5 |
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The aim of this
excursion is for students to: |
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Understand
how and why the Sydney Harbour environment is changing e.g. urban
renewal |
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Understand
the geographical issues affecting the Sydney Harbour environment and
how they are being managed |
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Understand
Australia in its regional and global context |
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Understand
the relationship between communities, work and settlement |
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History Stages
4 & 5 |
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The aim of this
excursion is for students to: |
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Understand
Australian History from 1901 to present through examination of the
Sydney Harbour area |
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OR |
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Conduct
a site study to gain an understanding of the context and manner in
which the occupation of the Sydney Harbour area has changed over time |
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History
Stage 5 |
Just launched in
line with the new Stage 5 History syllabus, is a new excursion:-
"Australia's involvement in the Second World War 1939 - 1945"
Students learn about the impact of the Second World War on Australian
citizens with a particular emphasis on Sydney Harbour |
| Full day excursion includes a lunch
stop at Garden Island where students can view the remains of one of
the Japanese midget submarines that attacked Sydney Harbour during
the Second World War and the Boom Boat that first raised the alarm. |
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For further
information on the Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre please click
here |
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Combination
of Geography and History |
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Twentieth Century
History to current day development make a unique combination excursion
to analyse change over time. This combination is only available in
a 4 hour (full day) format |
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Balmain,
Pyrmont and Rocks Walks |
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These walks are
also available as close field studies |
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Geography Stage
6 |
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The aim of this
excursion is for students to: |
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Understand
the changing nature, spatial patterns and interaction of ecosystems,
urban places and economic activity |
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Evaluate
the strategies and responses to these changes |
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Examine
the impact of cultural integration and globalisation upon areas around
the harbour |
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Examine
the use of natural resources |
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accomodate smaller Geography Stage 6 groups, Lessons Afloat will be
offering the following combined group excursions in 2008:
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Term
2
Tueday 6 May 2008, 10am - 12pm
Friday 16 May 2008, 10am - 12pm |
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Civics and Citizenship
Education is incorporated within the above excursions enabling
students to acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills to contribute
to active and informed citizenship. |
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General Mathematics
Stage 6 |
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From a ferry
on Sydney Harbour students will be able to: |
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apply
knowledge of trigonometry, algebra and measurement practically in
a 'real' situation |
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Visual Arts |
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Develop
students' visual awareness on our excursion Where Water Meets Land |
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Stimulate
self expression through exploration of this physical environment.
Lessons Afloat Art worksheet will contribute to students' Visual Arts
Process Diary |
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Stimulate
critical and historical study. The excursion leader, using copies
of original art works, guides students to see how other artists have
responded to this unique environment over time |
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Combine
the harbour cruise with a NSW Art Gallery Tour focussing on the above
works |
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Teachers
may develop their own worksheet and the experienced Lessons Afloat
excursion leader will gear the commentary accordingly |
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Students should
bring sketching/drawing materials, photography equipment etc on the
excursion |
