Geography Field Studies
Features
AUSECO geography field studies are designed to meet the requirements of the HSIE geography syllabus. The excursion is run by the AUSECO guides and all necessary scientific equipment and maps are provided.
Benefits
Students work in small groups, using a wide range of equipment for a hands-on learning experience. There is a wide variety of topics, environments and locations to choose from.
Prices for 2010
For all Sydney excursions: $ 24 per student + GST (= $ 26.40). For all Wollongong excursions:$ 26 per student + GST (= $ 28.60). There is a minimum fee of $ 370 (including GST) for a day´s excursion. A 25% holding deposit is required within two weeks of your booking.
Teachers Pack
An excursion pack containing a master copy of the excursion worksheets, details of the days activities and requirements, teaching notes, ideas and resource lists will be sent out prior to the excursion.
After the excursion
A final package will be sent to the teacher following the excursion (usually posted that afternoon!) Included will be a DVD with:
* Answer sheets (for high school excursions)
* Assessment tasks (for senior excursions)
* Extra information on animals or relevant articles
* Photos taken of students doing feild work from the excursion.
* A selection of printed photos from the days activities!
Services provided by AUSECO
Years 7-10 Junior Geography, Preliminary and HSC Geography and Overnight Field Studies.
We are able to design new excursions (including International Baccalaureate excursions) if you have a particular topic in mind, and have alternate locations for some existing excursions. If you are interested in discussing these options further please don't hesitate to contact us.