Name: Nature School for Homeschoolers
Start: 2024-06-20T10:00:00+10:00
End: 2024-06-20T14:00:00+10:00
Location: Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden

Book Now: https://krg-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_42bbcb8bca184bc4b1fcadede177e50e
Suited for 5yrs - 12yrs. Cost $35 per session.
This session we will be deepening our knowledge on how the natural world communicates with a focus on Geography concepts such as place, environment, and interconnection. This session will have a longer (and tougher) bushwalk along part of the Mueller Track discussing how the valley formed and the conditions that affect water quality. This includes extended free play at Phantom Falls on Ku-ring-gai Creek.
Science outcomes: ST1-10ES-S, ST1-4LW-S, ST1-5LW-T
Geography outcomes: GE1-1, GE1-2, GE1-3
Nature School provides an opportunity for home school families to add nature play, outdoor skills, sustainability and environmental awareness in their learning activities. The Nature School program is run by experienced environmental educators, with content linked to NSW Science and Technology and Geography syllabus as well as links to the cross curriculum priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge.
Activities range from storytelling, fauna encounters, exploring urban bushlands and child led independent play with a focus on developing self-confidence, problem solving skills and risk management in an outdoor environment.
This program is suitable for primary aged children. Children may be dropped off however a parent or carer is required to stay for the program for children aged five or under and for children with special needs. Younger siblings may attend however remain the responsibility of their parent or carer.