Amina Elhawat 22176323 - TEAC  2063 - Assignment 3 - Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Explore the Auburn Botanic Gardens from your classroom

A comprehensive virtual site study designed for Stage 2 (Years 3–4) Geography. Engage students in geographical inquiry and fieldwork preparation through a digital investigation of Auburn Botanic Gardens.

 

                                                                                                                                                             (Japanese Garden, Auburn Botanic Gardens. Photograph by author, 2026.)

Educational site study modules

Designed specifically to meet NSW HSIE Stage 2 syllabus outcomes, our interactive resources enable teachers to bring authentic geographical inquiry and local fieldwork experiences.

 (Japanese Garden, Auburn Botanic Gardens. Photograph by author, 2026.)

Interactive virtual tour

Experience photographic views, photographic investigations, and guided digital walkthroughs of the Auburn Botanic Gardens, making fieldwork accessible for all students regardless of location.

 (Japanese Garden, Auburn Botanic Gardens. Photograph by author, 2026.)

Curriculum alignment

Carefully mapped to Stage 2 Geography within the NSW HSIE K–6 Syllabus (2024), with a focus on HS2-GEO-01.

 (Japanese Garden, Auburn Botanic Gardens. Photograph by author, 2026.)

Teacher learning resources

Download complete teaching sequences, student inquiry booklets, formative assessment templates, inquiry checklists, and summative fieldwork reports.

 (Japanese Garden, Auburn Botanic Gardens. Photograph by author, 2026.)

Fieldwork and planning guide

Resources to support fieldwork preparation, including pre-excursion activities, geographical tools, and student data-recording templates.

Empowering digital inquiry in primary education

Learn about the pedagogical framework behind the Auburn Botanical Garden Virtual Site Study, created to bring authentic, safe, and technologically enriched local geographical investigations to every NSW learner.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about implementing this virtual site study, syllabus mapping, and preparing your students for fieldwork.

What is a virtual site study?

A virtual site study is an online learning resource that enables teachers and students to investigate significant historical or geographical locations using digital media, data sets, and photographic visuals from inside the classroom.

Which stages and grades are supported?

A comprehensive virtual site study designed for Stage 2 (Years 3–4) Geography. Engage students in geographical inquiry and fieldwork preparation through a digital investigation of Auburn Botanic Gardens.

Can this be used instead of a physical excursion?

Yes. While it serves as an exceptional pre-visit briefing tool for actual excursions, it is fully standalone so schools unable to travel can complete full geographical fieldwork enquiries remotely.

How does it align with the NSW HSIE syllabus?

Carefully mapped to Stage 2 Geography within the NSW HSIE K–6 Syllabus (2024), with a focus on HS2-GEO-01.

Are there student assessment tasks included?

Yes. The teacher resources section includes formative assessment templates, inquiry checklists, and summative fieldwork reports ready for classroom adaptation.

Is the material free for NSW educators to use?

All virtual tour spaces, curriculum alignments, and lesson downloads are freely accessible online for teachers, educators, and schools to support classroom instruction.

Get in touch

Chiswick Road
Auburn NSW 2144
Sydney, Australia

Garden Opening Hours

Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Virtual resources: Accessible 24/7 online

Project Contact

(02) 9735 1222