K–6 programs by syllabus area | Science, HSIE, English, PDHPE, Creative Arts | Field of Mars EEC

Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre provides curriculum-aligned K–6 excursions and incursions for Early Stage 1 to Stage 3 in natural, urban and school settings. Programs support the NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (2024), Human Society and its Environment K–6 Syllabus (2024), English K–10 Syllabus (2022), Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K–6 (2024) and Creative Arts K–6 Syllabus (2024).

Magnifying glass and specimen jar on an invertebrate identification chart, ready for a schoolyard invertebrate survey.

Primary Science and Technology excursions and incursions

Teacher-led K–6 investigations where students observe living things, collect and interpret data, and explain patterns in habitats, ecosystems, life cycles and adaptations.

High-visibility ranger vest beside a tray of natural objects, representing park ranger tools and investigations.

Primary HSIE excursions and incursions

K–6 Geography and History inquiry through real places—fieldwork, mapping and evidence to explore features of places, water environments, change over time and caring for places.

LEGO figure on an iPad in a creek setting, representing creative storytelling inspired by nature.

Primary English excursions and incursions

K–6 English learning inspired by nature—vocabulary, speaking and listening, poetry and multimodal composition including digital storytelling and documentary.

Coiled climbing rope beside hiking boots in bushland, representing leadership and outdoor problem-solving.

Primary PDHPE excursions

K–6 outdoor learning that builds wellbeing, cooperation, resilience and leadership through safe, structured movement and challenge activities.

Pastel sticks, pencil and paintbrush on lichen-covered rock, suggesting nature-based artmaking.

Primary Creative Arts excursions and incursions

K–6 Creative Arts experiences where students make and respond to artworks using observation, photography, digital design and nature-based materials.

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iPad showing the Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre online booking form for primary excursions

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Book a syllabus-based primary school excursion or incursion with Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre online.

iPad displaying a digital learning resource for students and teachers that supports Field of Mars primary excursions

Learning resources

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

Collage of native animals and plants representing the Field of Mars flora and fauna fact sheets used before and after primary excursions

Flora and fauna fact sheets

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