Bushfires are a natural part of our environment. They can have a major impact on our communities and the environment but are also important in maintaining biodiversity. Starting from a consideration of natural processes and indigenous burning practices, students learn about the impacts of bushfires and how we can respond to them and mitigate their effects. Students learn when, where and why bushfires occur and the impacts they have on our native plants and animals and human communities. Students are introduced to methods of bushfire prevention, mitigation and suppression and learn the importance of being prepared.

The excursion includes hands on experience with a range of firefighting tools and equipment and students engage in games, role-play and activities to raise awareness of bushfire readiness. Generally, we will arrange to have a fire truck on site for a close up look, though availability of a truck may be restricted during the prescribed burning window and this element of the excursion will not be available during the bushfire season for operational reasons.

This program addresses the Year 5 HASS and is also relevant to Year 7 – 8 Geography. It also addresses the AC Learning Areas of Science, English and Mathematics as well as the cross-curriculum priorities of Sustainability and Aboriginal and Torres Islander Histories & Cultures.

COST: $14.00 per student. Duration 2 hours. 

Venue:

• Mangrove Cove, Bunbury