Year 8 Geography Excursion Planner
Territory Wildlife Park
Cox Peninsula Road
Berry Springs, Northern Territory
Phone: 08 8988 7200
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.territorywildlifepark.com.au
The Territory Wildlife Park is a 3-4 hour in context nature and culture based learning
experience.
Monsoon Magic – Inspiring action for positive change
This Year 8 Geography learning sequence focuses on the diversity of life in and
around a remnant Tropical Monsoon vine-forest and its material, cultural and spiritual
significance to Kungarakan and Warray people. Students will develop and deliver a
visual presentation inspired by the monsoon forest that communicates emotion and
inspires change.
Pre-excursion learning opportunities
Undertake a case study of Northern
Australia’s Tropical Monsoon Forests, their
distinctive landform features, the geomorphic
processes that produced it and the human
causes and effects of degradation on this
landscape
Explore the multilayered meanings (material,
cultural and spiritual wellbeing) associated
with landscapes and landforms by Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
The different types of landscapes and their
distinctive landform features (ACHGK048)
The geomorphic processes that produce
landforms, including a case study of at least
one landform (ACHGK050)
The human causes and effects of landscape
degradation (ACHGK051)
The aesthetic, cultural and spiritual value of
landscapes and landforms for people,
including Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Peoples (ACHGK049)
Identify different views about the value of
The ways of protecting significant
particular environments, for example,
recreational, psychological, aesthetic and
landscapes (ACHGK052)
spiritual, and about the nature and extent of
their protection, and discussing how this links
to ideas about environmental sustainability
Year 8 Geography – Excursion Planner – Territory Wildlife Park
One week prior to your excursion:
Familiarise the students with the student companion
Confirm accommodation and additional activities
Ensure students have: their excursion companions, a camera, insect
repellent, pencils, eraser, sharpener and clipboards
Prepare a minimum 1:10 ratio of supervising adults and a first aid kit
Remind students to bring bathers and a towel
During the excursion students will:
CCP Sustainability
Walk (in small groups with an adult
supervisor) along a 1km track and examine
the diversity of life in and around a Tropical
Monsoon vine-forest
Systems
All life forms, including human life, are
connected through ecosystems on which
they depend for their wellbeing and survival
(OI.2)
Sustainable patterns of living rely on the
interdependence of healthy social, economic
and ecological systems (OI.3)
Geographical Inquiry and Skills
Gather data from a range of primary sources:
Collecting, recording, evaluating and
observation, annotated field sketches and
photographs
representing: Collect, select and record
relevant geographical data and information,
using ethical protocols, from appropriate
primary and secondary sources
(ACHGS056)
Participate in a one hour cultural experience
focusing on the spiritual values of the
Monsoon Forest (advanced bookings
required)
CCP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
histories & cultures
Country / Place
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
communities maintain a special connection
to and responsibility for Country/Place
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
have unique belief systems and are
spiritually connected to the land, sea, sky
and waterways.
Year 8 Geography – Excursion Planner – Territory Wildlife Park
When you arrive:
Ensure students have: their excursion companions, a camera, insect
repellent, pencils, eraser, sharpener and clipboards
Collect a map for each supervising adult
Plan your visit around the daily presentations
Distribute groups across the Park to avoid congestion
Allow 1-1.5 hours for students to complete their companions
Remind supervisors that there is safety information on the map and to stay
with their group at all times
Arrange a meeting place (eg. cafe) at a certain time
Encourage responsible, respectful and safe student behaviour
Plan to relax at the end of the day at Berry Springs Nature Park
Post-excursion assessment idea
Communicating
Prepare and deliver a visual presentation
inspiring action for positive change for
the protection of remnant Tropical
Monsoon vine-forest
Present findings, arguments and ideas in
a range of communication forms selected
to suit a particular audience and purpose,
using geographical terminology and
digital technologies as appropriate
(ACHGS061)
Reflecting and responding
Reflect on their learning to propose
individual and collective action in
response to a contemporary
geographical challenge, taking account
of environmental, economic and social
considerations, and predict the expected
outcomes of their proposal (ACHGS062)
Sharing your experiences
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Year 8 Geography – Excursion Planner – Territory Wildlife Park