Geography Stages 4 & 5
The aim of this excursion is for students to:
- Understand how and why the Sydney Harbour environment is changing e.g. urban renewal
- Understand the geographical issues affecting the Sydney Harbour environment and how they are being managed
- Understand Australia in its regional and global context
- Understand the relationship between communities, work and settlement
Geography (Stage 6)
The aim of this excursion is for students to:
- Understand the changing nature, spatial patterns and interaction of ecosystems, urban places and economic activity
- Evaluate the strategies and responses to these changes
- Examine the impact of cultural integration and globalisation upon areas around the harbour
- Examine the use of natural resources
History Stages 4 & 5
The aim of this excursion is for students to:
- Understand Australian History from 1901 to present through examination of the Sydney Harbour area OR
- 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
History Stage 5
The aim of this excursion is for students to:
- Understand 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.
- For further information on the Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre visit their website
Combination of Geography and History
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
Visual Arts
- Develop students’ visual awareness on our excursion ‘Where Water Meets Land’
- Stimulate self expression through exploration of this physical environment. Lessons Afloat Art worksheet will contribute to students’ Visual Arts Process Diary
- 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
- Combine the harbour cruise with a NSW Art Gallery Tour focussing on the above works
- Teachers may develop their own worksheet and the experienced Lessons Afloat excursion leader will gear the commentary accordingly
- Students should bring sketching/drawing materials, photography equipment etc on the excursion