Stage 2 Geography Learning Resources
Equip your primary classroom with free inquiry-based fieldwork workbooks, mapping tasks, and environmental observation tools aligned with the NSW HSIE Stage 2 Syllabus (2024). Explore Auburn Botanic Gardens virtually or prepare students for an unforgettable on-site visit.
Structured inquiry resources
Our teaching resources scaffold student investigations into natural, human, and modified environments across five key areas of Auburn Botanic Gardens, including the Japanese Garden, Fauna Reserve, and Australian Rainforest.
Pre-visit preparation
Introduce key geographical vocabulary, explore garden maps and legends, and establish inquiry questions to predict site features before embarking on the tour.
Virtual fieldwork workbook
Guide students through five tour stops to collect data, identify human modifications, and record fauna habitat observations across diverse garden zones.
Post-tour analysis
Support students to compare environments, analyse collected evidence, and propose meaningful actions for caring for local natural and built spaces.
Everything you need for Engaging Fieldwork
Downloadable worksheets, graphic organisers, and mapping activities crafted specifically for Years 3–4 students to build critical geographical inquiry skills safely from your classroom.
Ready-to-use classroom worksheets
The resource package includes targeted student printables: the Natural, Human or Modified? classification sheet, Fauna & Habitat Investigation prompts, the Auburn Botanic Gardens Mapping Activity, and the Geographical Observation & Data Table to examine vegetation, water, and animal habitats in detail.
Flexible learning sequences
Whether used as a self-contained virtual excursion or as an introductory orientation before an on-site field trip to Sydney's western suburbs, these resources give your Stage 2 learners direct access to real-world geographical inquiry and environmental stewardship.
