Secondary excursions and incursions | 7-12 | Field of Mars EEC

Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre delivers curriculum-aligned secondary excursions and incursions for Years 7–12 (Stages 4–6) in Sydney bushland, waterways and urban environments. Led by qualified NSW Department of Education teachers, programs build fieldwork capability through primary data collection, measurement and analysis across Geography, Science and Mathematics, including senior fieldwork and investigation support.

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

Geography excursions

Fieldwork programs for Stages 4–6 that investigate landscapes, environmental change and human–environment interactions using practical tools and geographical inquiry methods.

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

Mathematics excursions

Hands-on measurement and statistics in real environments. Students collect and interpret data to strengthen numeracy, mapping and spatial reasoning in authentic contexts.

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

Science excursions and incursions

Fieldwork and classroom-linked programs for Stages 4–6 that develop Working Scientifically skills through investigations into ecosystems, biodiversity, adaptations, human impacts and environmental management.

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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.