Nature School for Homeschoolers

Name: Nature School for Homeschoolers
Start: 2024-05-16T10:00:00+10:00
End: 2024-05-16T14:00:00+10:00
Location: Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden

Schedule

Thu May 16 2024 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden | Sydney, NS

Book Now: https://krg-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_27f7fa864918460fbee3f1db4ffeb5b1
Suited for 5yrs - 12yrs. Cost $35 per session.
Students will discover how people and environments influence each other by exploring the impacts of bushfire with a visit to the fire affected areas at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden. Scientific techniques will be used to conduct leaf litter invertebrate sampling and a fun camp cooking experience with fire will provide an understanding of its impacts and uses.
Science outcomes:STe-3LW-ST, ST1-4LW-T, ST2-4LW-S, ST3-4LW-S . SC4 – 14LW, SC5 – 14LW
Geography outcomes: GEe-1, GE1-1, GE2-1, GE3-1, GE4-1, GE5-1, GE1-2, GE2-2, GE3-2, GE4-2, GE5-2, GE2-3, GE3-3, GE4-3, GE5-3
Nature School provides an opportunity for home school families to add nature play, outdoor skills, sustainability and environmental awareness in their learning activities. The Nature School program is run by experienced environmental educators, with content linked to NSW Science and Technology and Geography syllabus as well as links to the cross curriculum priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge.
Activities range from storytelling, fauna encounters, exploring urban bushlands and child led independent play with a focus on developing self-confidence, problem solving skills and risk management in an outdoor environment.
This program is suitable for primary aged children. Children may be dropped off however a parent or carer is required to stay for the program for children aged five or under and for children with special needs. Younger siblings may attend however remain the responsibility of their parent or carer.