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 NSW primary educators. Engage Stage 2 (Years 3–4) Geography students with rich geographical inquiry, historical significance, and immersive fieldwork preparation through digital exploration.

Educational site study modules

Designed specifically to meet NSW HSIE K–6 syllabus outcomes, our interactive resources enable teachers to bring living geography and rich cultural history directly to their students.

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.

Curriculum alignment

Carefully mapped against NSW HSIE K–6 outcomes across History, Geography, and Aboriginal Cultures and Histories to support rigorous, syllabus-aligned lesson delivery.

Teacher learning resources

Download complete teaching sequences, student inquiry booklets, formative tasks, and multimodal resources created to deepen classroom understanding before or after visits.

Fieldwork and planning guide

Everything you need for safe on-site investigations, including pre-excursion activities, safety protocols, geographical toolkits, and student data recording templates.

"This virtual site study completely transformed our Stage 2 geography unit. It allowed our students to analyse spatial patterns and natural environments in Western Sydney before stepping foot on the bus."

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?

The site study is built around the NSW HSIE K–6 syllabus, offering differentiated materials and targeted inquiry questions suitable for Early Stage 1 through Stage 3 learners.

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?

Each unit incorporates specific content strands, inquiry skills, and outcomes focusing on the features of places, environmental stewardship, and the historical development of Western Sydney public spaces.

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