Hooker Valley Track field trip
Introduction
Students are guided to four discovery locations along the track to the first swing bridge over the Hooker River.Historic photographs, brief discussion and physical exploration aid students learning about the original Hermitage Hotel site, Freda's Rock, Mueller moraines and the first swing bridge.
Level
Year groups: 1-13
Curriculum levels: 1-8
Learning areas
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Learning Area* |
Discipline |
Strand/AO |
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The Arts |
Visual Arts |
Developing practical knowledge |
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Learning Languages |
Comparing languages |
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Geography |
Understanding the impact of people on the natural environment Glacial landscapes and processes A.S. 1.3, 2.1 |
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History |
Understand that the movement of people has consequences |
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Health and PE |
Movement concepts and motor skills |
Positive Attitude, willingness to accept challenges B2 |
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Science A.S. 1.10, 1.11, 1.13 |
Living World |
Life processes, Ecology, Evolution (multiple AO) |
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Planet Earth and Beyond |
Earth systems, Interacting Systems
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Material World |
Properties and changes of matter – particles, states |
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Social Studies |
Understand exploration and innovation |
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Technology |
Nature |
Characteristics – environmental and historic impacts A.S. 1.9 |
*If you have another learning area you wish to explore, we can adapt.
Learning objectives
Students will:
- experience aspects of the social history of the region
- recognise authentic features of present and past glaciations
- enjoy and experience the environment of the national park
- make links between physical environment and human activity.
Key competencies
Managing self and relating to others
Details
Location: Track starts at Hooker Valley carpark – meet at White Horse public shelter
Duration: 45 minutes return to the first bridge; 3-4 hours return to the Hooker Glacier lake
Hazard level: Moderate – loose gravel, some steep uneven ground, (basic food, water, clothing requirements essential)
Cost: LEOTC fee