Teacher Professional Development – Geography & Science Teachers
Wetland Education and Training Workshop:
‘Wetland Ecology – Human Impacts and Management’
Friday 29th October, 2010
You are invited to attend this unique professional development opportunity to enhance and update your knowledge on wetland ecosystems. The program will start with a contextual overview of the Sydney Olympic Park site, past land uses, remediation, current management and future development. This presentation will be delivered by Dr Marianne Sheumack who was involved in the remediation of the park prior to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
You will then hear from leading wetland scientists about the biology, geomorphology and ecological significance of estuarine wetlands, what puts them at risk and management strategies to protect them.
This session will be followed by a walking tour lead by Wetland Manager, Dr Swapan Paul, encompassing observations and insights into the management of the local Badu wetlands here at Sydney Olympic Park.
The afternoon workshops will consist of two concurrent sessions – one session will focus on the use of field equipment and the teaching of fieldwork techniques used at Sydney Olympic Park. The other session will focus on the excursion programs and activities that students would undertake on an excursion to the Sydney Olympic Park wetlands. This day will also provide a great opportunity for you to network with other teachers.
For more information and to register:
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Booking Form (PDF 148KB) - Download the Location Map (PDF 1.6MB)
Bicentennial Park Education Centre Teacher Previews
A Teacher Preview is a great opportunity for you to prepare for your upcoming excursion at Bicentennial Park.
Sydney Olympic Park Education Officers will lead you through a one hour session, presenting an overview of the Park’s history and ecology as well as providing general excursion logistics, excursion locations, bus drop off, meeting points and amenities. Included is a walking tour of the Mangrove sites where you will learn about the fieldwork activities and equipment used for various excursions. The session allows time to ask questions and explore the Field Studies Centre and at its conclusion you are welcome to explore the surrounding Parklands more fully.
For bookings call: 02 7914 8888
Download theTeacher Preview Registration Form (PDF 86KB)
Special package for students and teachers of architecture, global projects, planning and sustainability.