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Narmbool Lodge Environmental Discovery Camp Activities Victorian Essential Learning Standards Science, Level 5 Focus Statement “As students work towards the achievement of Level 5 standards in Science, they … expand their knowledge of science to include abstract concepts, theories, principles and models drawn from traditional and emerging sciences. They apply these to particular situations. Examples include: … expanding their ideas of space science to include meteors, comets, stars, galaxies and the Universe; and relating sustainability to the requirements for species survival and the management of resources” Health and Safety on the Farm and in the Bush (compulsory) In order to remain safe in the bushland on the farm, students need to learn how to react in dangerous or difficult situations. Staff and students act out short scenarios explaining how to react to various hazards and accidents utilising basic first aid principles. Students are instructed in the use of safety whistles and UHF radio communication. VELS Health and Physical Education Focus statement Level 5 “During participation in a range of outdoor recreation and adventure activities, students develop skills, knowledge and behaviours which enhance safe participation in these activities. For example, as part of a bushwalking activity, students could develop an understanding of appropriate clothing and footwear required and the need for sun protection and access to drinking water.” Hiking Narmbool is a 2000 hectare property with native and introduced flora and fauna, paddocks, sheep, creeks, bushland, grasslands and conservation areas. The best way to experience the property is on foot. Narmbool programs require extensive walking which is often the greatest challenge for students. Students learn how to pace themselves, to manage a healthy water intake, and protect themselves from the elements. VELS Health and Physical Education, Level 5 “During participation in a range of outdoor recreation and adventure activities, students develop skills, knowledge and behaviours which enhance safe participation in these activities. For example, as part of a bushwalking activity, students could develop an understanding of appropriate clothing and footwear required and the need for sun protection and access to drinking water.” Eco games These warm up games will open students minds to thinking about the Narmbool environment. VELS Health and Physical Education, Movement and physical activity, Level 5. “Students engage in activities which develop strategic thinking and tactical knowledge to improve individual and team performance in competitive sports or games.” Echidna Trail Students work together in teams of with an adult in their group to complete the Echidna Trail. The trail is an induction to Narmbool—a practice run on learning how to read the landscape and to look for signs of the biodiversity at Narmbool. Starting from the Learning Centre with a team resource pack, students follow the walking track to the lake and back, accomplishing environmental mini-challenges and earn points along the way. Bonus points to any group who spots the resident echidna! VELS Physical, Personal and Social, Interpersonal Development Working in teams, Level 5 “At Level 5, students accept responsibility as a team member and support other members to share information, explore the ideas of others, and work cooperatively to achieve a shared purpose within a realistic timeframe.” Scats and Tracks Identification of signs of animals that have been in the area by examining scats (poo) and tracks (footprints) that may be found at Narmbool. VELS Science, Science knowledge and understanding, Level 5 “Students explain the relationships, past and present, in living and non-living systems, in particular ecosystems, and human impact on these systems.” Water Testing All life depends on water. Students use kits to test the quality of water in important biodiversity areas on Narmbool. Students use nets to catch and identify water insects which are also indicators of how good the water quality is in that area. VELS Science, Science at work, Level 5 “The make systematic observations and interpret recorded data appropriately, according to the aims of the study” Photography/Field sketching Students get to know how to use the Narmbool digital cameras and practise their illustration skills in the field. VELS The Arts, Creating and Making, Level 5 “They experiment with, select and use appropriate skills techniques, processes, media, materials, equipment and technologies across a range of arts forms and styles” Flora Identification Students learn how to find and identify the variety of plant species on Narmbool. Easy-to-use reference materials will help students learn the unique survival characteristics of significant species. VELS Science, Science knowledge and understanding, Level 5 “They explain how the observed characteristics of living things are used to establish a classification system” Invertebrate sampling. There is an incredible variety of insects in the ground, on the ground, in the air and on the plants and grasses at Narmbool. Students search for their habitats and collect specimens that will help them learn about the importance of insects in Narmbool’s biodiversity. VELS Science, Science knowledge and understanding, Level 5 “They explain how the observed characteristics of living things are used to establish a classification system” Food Web Challenge Students play a series of games to begin understanding how balance in ecosystem is maintained and why it is important. VELS Science, Science at work, Level 5 “Students use simulations to predict the effect of changes in an ecosystem” GOHK-BAH-LAH NARPAL Gohk-Bah-Lah Narpal means “take give land” in the language of the traditional Indigenous people of Narmbool, the Wathaurong. This board game has students playing as farm managers who have to plan for the sustainable of the property. The game explores economic, environmental and cultural, and raises student awareness of the puzzles and complexities of land management in Australia. VELS Economics, Level 5, Focus statement ‘They consider the use, ownership and management of resources in personal, business and community contexts, and participate in activities in which they begin to appreciate that economic choices involve trade-offs that have both immediate and future consequences.” Indigenous games Students have fun playing Indigenous games such as Marn Grook, Weme, and Goori and gain an understanding of and respect for Indigenous values and people. VELS Personal Learning, Level 5 “Students demonstrate an awareness of different cultural and societal beliefs, values and practices, identifying and discussing the effect of ethical issues on learning and working with others.” Indigenous Art Indigenous art is amongst the oldest forms of art in the world. Students will learn the meaning of signs and symbols commonly used by Aboriginal people Using traditional symbols, students produce an artwork of their own to tell the story of their experience at Narmbool, of their life journeys or of significant occasions in their lives. VELS The Arts, Level 5 “At Level 5, students, independently and collaboratively, plan, design, improvise, interpret, evaluate, refine, make and present arts works that represent and communicate ideas and purpose.” Close Contact Students will participate in a Role-playing activity, where they take on the characters of either of the 2 different Indigenous groups or the Pastoralists. Through this session students will learn, and hopefully appreciate the difficulty Indigenous people of this country have endured throughout the time of Colonisation/Invasion. Students will leave this session with a better understanding, respect and appreciation for Australia’s Indigenous people and their history, also greater knowledge of the often untold history of Australia. VELS History, Level 6 “Students evaluate the impact of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the fight for civil and political rights and land rights” Seven Dams investigation The Seven Dams were created by the farm manager in order to slow the effects of erosion on the gully. Students investigate the site to see what lives in it, what they depend on, the connections between living and non-living things and respond to a challenge: what are the consequences if this environment is changed (e.g., grazed, bulldozed to make a bigger dam, left alone) Students test the water quality, look for tracks and scats, find wildlife and flora and identify their finds. VELS Geography Geography knowledge and understanding, Level 5 “They demonstrate understanding of environmental issues based on inquiry and propose ways of ensuring the sustainability of resources.” Walking with a Wedgie Trail Teams of students and teachers walk the track from Manna’s Outstation via the Butterfly run-a favoured habitat for the Wedge-tailed Eagle. Each team has a designated research site next to the track to explore. Groups are to respond to one of the following challenges: Depict the colours, patterns or sounds of the area utilising ICT Display the biodiversity of the area utilising ICT Create a fictional organism that is ideally suited to the area using modelling clay. Create a model of the area depicting the diversity of life that depends on each other for survival. Make a puppet of a plant or animal that lives in the area and tell the story of a day in the life of that organism. Students use simple recycled materials to make a puppet that mimics the look and behaviours of an animal at Narmbool. Make a puppet of a plant or animal that lives in the area and interview it. VELS Science, Science at work, Level 5 “Students make and use models and images from computer software to interpret and explain observations. In field work, they demonstrate use of basic sampling procedures and represent relationships in ecosystems graphically” Creating Connections (linked to Wedgie trail) Students are allowed time and given materials in the medium of their choice to respond to their site assessment. Students have access to the Learning Centre resources including, computers, scanners, printers, Sound-House software, craft materials, library and Education Officers. VELS Communication, Level 5 “Students use the communication conventions, form and language appropriate to the subject to convey a clear message across a range of presentation forms to meet the need of the context, purpose and audience.” Exhibition Time Students book space or time in the Lodge to exhibit what they have created the previous day and night. VELS Communication, Level 5 “They interpret complex information and evaluate the effectiveness of its presentation.” Creating Critters. Students use modelling clay and natural materials to create a new species, adapted to suit a specific habitat at Narmbool, to be presented to the rest of the group. VELS Science, Level 5 “They analyse what is needed for living things to survive, thrive or adapt, now and in the future.” Puppetry Workshop Students learn how to make their own puppets using simple recycled materials and develop actions for their puppets. VELS Communication, Level 5 “Students use the communication conventions, form and language appropriate to the subject to convey a clear message across a range of presentation forms to meet the need of the context, purpose and audience.” Basic Navigation Students learn how to use compasses and navigate safely in a bush environment in preparation for the Great Bush Challenge VELS Health and Physical Education, Level 5 “During participation in a range of outdoor recreation and adventure activities, students develop skills, knowledge and behaviours which enhance safe participation in these activities.” The Great Bush Challenge Small groups of students safely navigate a loop through bush terrain. They collect items of interest in their Wow boxes and later present them to the whole group (The idea is to wow their audience with what they’ve found) VELS Personal Learning, Level 5, Learning Focus “They begin to take responsibility for the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment within and outside the classroom, recognising that individuals have different needs, opinions and goals and that compromises must be reached in determining acceptable group behaviours.” Stargazing (Complete activity subject to weather conditions) Narmbool’s unpolluted night skies are brilliant for looking at the stars and planets. You’ll be amazed how many things you can see! Using modern telescopes and computers, students can make their own personal star map. VELS Science, Level 5, Learning Focus “…expanding their ideas of space science to include meteors, comets, stars, galaxies and the Universe”