Secondary excursions and incursions | 7-12

Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre offers curriculum-aligned fieldwork excursions and incursions for secondary students (Stage 4–6). Our programs support the NSW syllabus in science, geography, mathematics and Earth and environmental Science. Schools across Sydney can access hands-on environmental investigations, data collection, ecological studies and sustainability learning in the bushland, waterways and urban natural areas around Field of Mars Reserve and local environments.

Map and compass used during secondary geography fieldwork excursions at Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre

Geography excursions

Fieldwork and classroom-integrated geography excursions and incursions for Stage 4, 5 and 6. Students investigate landscapes, landforms, environmental change, human-environment interactions and sustainability planning. Programs provide authentic fieldwork opportunities in Sydney bushland and urban areas to support geography syllabus outcomes.

Trundle wheel used by secondary students to measure distances during mathematics in the field excursions

Mathematics excursions

Practical fieldwork-based mathematics programs for Stage 4 and 5 students. These excursions build numeracy, measurement, data collection and statistical analysis skills linked to real-world environmental contexts, strengthening students’ understanding of spatial relationships, mapping, environmental data and mathematical concepts in tangible settings.

Light meter and soil thermometer used for secondary science fieldwork to measure light and soil temperature in different habitats

Science excursions and incursions

Science excursions and incursions for Stage 4–6 that support NSW science, biology and Earth and environmental science syllabuses. Students investigate ecosystems, classification and adaptation, human impacts, environmental change, biodiversity, ecosystems dynamics and resource management through hands-on fieldwork and data-driven experiments. These programs combine scientific inquiry with real environmental contexts to enhance understanding and engagement in Science.

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Book a secondary school excursion or incursion with Field of Mars EEC online. Choose from geography, science or mathematics fieldwork programs designed for Stage 4–6 students and aligned with the NSW syllabus.

iPad displaying a Field of Mars digital learning resource that supports secondary excursions, incursions and fieldwork skills

Learning resources

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

Illustration representing native plants and animals used for Field of Mars flora and fauna fact sheets to support secondary science and geography learning

Flora and fauna fact sheets

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