Historic photographs, brief discussion and physical exploration aid students learning about the original Hermitage Hotel site, Freda's Rock, Mueller moraines and the first swing bridge.
Level
Year groups: 1-13
Curriculum levels: 1-8
Learning areas
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Learning Area* |
Discipline |
Strand/AO |
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The Arts |
Visual Arts |
Developing practical knowledge |
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Learning Languages |
Comparing languages |
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Geography |
Understanding the impact of people on the natural environment Glacial landscapes and processes A.S. 1.3, 2.1 |
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History |
Understand that the movement of people has consequences |
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Health and PE |
Movement concepts and motor skills |
Positive Attitude, willingness to accept challenges B2 |
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Science A.S. 1.10, 1.11, 1.13 |
Living World |
Life processes, Ecology, Evolution (multiple AO) |
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Planet Earth and Beyond |
Earth systems, Interacting Systems
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Material World |
Properties and changes of matter – particles, states |
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Social Studies |
Understand exploration and innovation |
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Technology |
Nature |
Characteristics – environmental and historic impacts A.S. 1.9 |
*If you have another learning area you wish to explore, we can adapt.
Learning objectives
Students will:
- experience aspects of the social history of the region
- recognise authentic features of present and past glaciations
- enjoy and experience the environment of the national park
- make links between physical environment and human activity.
Key competencies
Managing self and relating to others
Details
Location: Track starts at Hooker Valley carpark – meet at White Horse public shelter
Duration: 45 minutes return to the first bridge; 3-4 hours return to the Hooker Glacier lake
Hazard level: Moderate – loose gravel, some steep uneven ground, (basic food, water, clothing requirements essential)
Cost: LEOTC fee