"Quay to Success? Investigating Circular Quay as a Public Space" supports S6 Geography and guides students through a geographical inquiry in the contemporary world by focusing on the nature of geographical inquiry and how it can contribute to understanding and effectively managing places and environments. Further, this program highlights the nature of engagement with geographical opportunities and challenges in the public sphere, including the role and influence of research institutions, government, advocacy groups, the media and the individual.
Program location
Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW
Key inquiry question
"To what extent do the design and functionality of Circular Quay contribute to its success or limitations as a public space, and how do these factors affect visitors' experiences?"
Key syllabus outcomes
A Student:
GE-11-05 - analyses and synthesises relevant geographical information from a variety of sources
GE-11-06- identifies geographical methods used in geographical inquiry and their relevance in the contemporary world
GE-11-07 - applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork, and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments
GE-11-08 - applies mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse geographical data
GE-11-09 - communicates and applies geographical understanding, using geographical knowledge, concepts, terms and tools in appropriate forms
Student Previsit and Follow-up Activities
Successful fieldwork visits have direct links to current classroom learning. Pre-visit activities before the excursion will help students better understand their excursion content and provide connectedness and relevance to classroom learning.
Have students visit the Student Support Webite, provided on booking, and complete any pre fieldwork activities to familiarise them with the study area.
On the day activities
During the full-day fieldwork excursion, students:
- Formulate geographical questions for investigation
- Identify, collect and record geographical data and information
- Construct a log of events and activities that records the development of a fieldwork activity
- Synthesise and interpret fieldwork data
- Evaluate a fieldwork activity
Cost
Government Schools: $15 per student (GST Free)
Non-Government Schools: $25 per student (GST free)