Stage 3 Programs
Focus – Geography – Natural Environment Outcomes: *GE3-1 *GE3-2 *GE3-3 Through investigation of the issue, students will examine the geographical characteristics of the Penrith Lakes site, the interconnections between the place and a range of people with varying points of view, the role of government in the issue, and sustainability considerations. Activities include: Introduction and tour of Penrith Lakes, water testing using geographical tools, field sketch, aquatic invertebrate and bird investigation. Summary sheet on factors that shape Penrith Lakes. Evaluation of Penrith Lakes as a sustainable environment. Key syllabus inquiry questions considered: Focus – Science – Living World Knowledge and Understanding – Natural Environment Outcomes: *ST3-1WS *ST3-2DP *ST3-4LW A nationally recognised program where students work scientifically to investigate a local aquatic ecosystem and perform a first hand investigation to measure both physical and biological indicators of water quality. Activities include: Introduction and tour of Penrith Lakes, water testing, aquatic invertebrate hunt and bird investigation. Key syllabus inquiry questions addressed:
Australian Colonies – Colonial Castlereagh | Stage 3 | History
Focus – History – Australian History
Outcomes: HT3-1, HT3-2, HT3-5
It provides opportunities for students to investigate change over time in the Penrith Lakes area of Sydney, local heritage and the impacts of various eras of human occupancy.
The teaching and learning activities provide students with the knowledge and understanding to participate in the ongoing development of a just and equitable Australian society that genuinely reconciles with Aboriginal peoples.
Activities Include: Introduction to Penrith Lakes through the eyes of a students task, Heritage Hunt, Cemetery Search and Aboriginal Shopping.
Key inquiry questions –
- What was life like for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples before the arrival of the Europeans?
- What was the impact of settlement on local Aboriginal peoples and the environment
- The impact of a significant development or event on a colony; ( program includes Aboriginal Wars, Crossing the Blue Mountains as introduction for students to study in more depth)
- How has our community changed? What features have been lost and what features have been retained?
- What is the nature of the contribution made by different groups and individuals in the community?
- What do we know about the lives of people in Australia’s colonial past and how do we know it?
- What is the nature of the contribution made by different groups and individuals in the community?
- Who lived here first and how do we know?
