Primary school incursions | K-6

Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre offers primary school incursions in Sydney for all years from Early Stage 1 to Stage 3. Our curriculum-aligned programs support the NSW science, geography, English, HSIE and creative arts syllabuses, bringing hands-on environmental learning, sustainability and digital creativity directly to your school.

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Early stage 1 incursions

Play-based Early Stage 1 (ES1) incursions for Kindergarten students that introduce living things, local places and nature through sensory experiences, storytelling and creative activities at school. Programs support early science and geography outcomes and help students build confidence and curiosity before visiting bushland environments.

Close-up of a magnifying glass being used to investigate the shape and texture of a green leaf during an Stage 1 incursion

Stage 1 incursions

Stage 1 - Year 1 and 2 school incursions that explore living things, habitats, sustainability, design and digital creativity through hands-on activities in the classroom and playground. Programs support NSW science, geography, HSIE and english outcomes by building observation skills, vocabulary and an understanding of how we care for places and animals.

Watercolour drawing of a leaf recorded in a student nature journal during a Stage 2 incursion

Stage 2 incursions

Stage 2 - Year 3 and 4 environmental incursions focusing on ecosystems, Aboriginal cultures and histories, waste, sustainability and digital storytelling. Students investigate how people use and protect environments, collect data, create persuasive or creative texts and develop critical thinking skills aligned to NSW science, geography, HSIE, creative arts and English syllabuses.

Blue-tongue lizard showing adaptations such as a blue tongue, small legs and scales that are studied in Stage 3 incursions

Stage 3 incursions

Stage 3 - Year 5 and 6 incursions that extend students’ understanding of sustainability, environmental change and adaptations through inquiry-based projects, persuasive campaigns and digital media. Programs support NSW science, geography, HSIE, creative arts and English outcomes.

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Book a primary school incursion with Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre online.

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Learning resources

Find digital learning resources, social stories and excursion preparation materials.

“Collage of native animals and plants representing Field of Mars flora and fauna fact sheets that support primary incursion programs

Flora and fauna fact sheets

Read our animal, plant and habitat fact sheets for use in the classroom or at home.