Stage 1 excursions | Years 1-2

Stage 1 excursions at Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre provide hands-on environmental learning for Year 1 and 2 students in Field of Mars Reserve and surrounds, East Ryde. These curriculum-aligned programs integrate HSIE geography and history, PDHPE and science to help students explore features of places, water environments, life cycles and Aboriginal connections to Country.

HSIE geography excursions

Features of places excursion

HSIE geography

Students investigate natural and built features of Buffalo Creek or Field of Mars Reserve, using maps, fieldwork and observations to describe places, their uses and how we can care for them.

Ranger for a day excursion

HSIE geography

In this geography-based excursion, students become rangers for a day, exploring bushland habitats, spotting signs of animals and considering how park rangers protect environments in Sydney.

Water environments excursion

HSIE geography

Students explore local water environments such as creeks and wetlands, observing living things, simple water cycles and how people can help keep waterways healthy and clean.

HSIE history excursions

Aboriginal connections excursion

HSIE history and geography

This excursion introduces Stage 1 students to Aboriginal connections to Country, exploring significant places, traditional uses of plants and the importance of caring for the land and waterways.

PDHPE excursions

Bushland adventure excursion

PDHPE

An active bushland adventure that builds fundamental movement skills, teamwork and personal wellbeing through outdoor games, challenges and exploration in a safe natural setting.

Bush magic excursion

PDHPE

A fun, imaginative PDHPE excursion where students move, play and create bush magic games, developing confidence, coordination and respect for the environment.

Science and technology excursions

Life cycles excursion

Science and technology

Students investigate life cycles of plants and animals through hands-on science activities, observing living things, their stages of growth and the conditions they need to survive.