Darling Harbour Precinct - Stage 6 Geography
This excursion explores the urban precinct of Darling Harbour - parts of Pyrmont-Ultimo, Darling Square, Cockle Bay, Barangaroo and Walsh Bay. The identify of the Darling Harbour precinct has been shaped by the interplay of a range of geographical processes.
The natural geography of the precinct, such as the waterfront and proximity to Sydney Harbour has influenced its strategic importance and recreational appeal. The transformation of the area's physical environment through urban renewal and redevelopment initiatives has seen it change from an industrial port to a vibrant cultural hub. Cultural diversity and demographic shifts have shaped its social fabric. The precinct has experienced an economic evolution from maritime trade to a mixed-use zone including residential, commercial and entertainment sectors
Sustainability initiatives have been incorporated into renewal projects such as green building practices, renewable energy integration, innovative waste and water management strategies, ecological restoration, climate change adaptation, community engagement and accessibility design.
The natural geography of the precinct, such as the waterfront and proximity to Sydney Harbour has influenced its strategic importance and recreational appeal. The transformation of the area's physical environment through urban renewal and redevelopment initiatives has seen it change from an industrial port to a vibrant cultural hub. Cultural diversity and demographic shifts have shaped its social fabric. The precinct has experienced an economic evolution from maritime trade to a mixed-use zone including residential, commercial and entertainment sectors
Sustainability initiatives have been incorporated into renewal projects such as green building practices, renewable energy integration, innovative waste and water management strategies, ecological restoration, climate change adaptation, community engagement and accessibility design.
Location:
This excursion starts at Pyrmont Bay Park at 9:30 (opposite the The Star light rail stop).
The day finishes at the Barangaroo Metro Station at around 2pm-2:30pm.
This excursion starts at Pyrmont Bay Park at 9:30 (opposite the The Star light rail stop).
The day finishes at the Barangaroo Metro Station at around 2pm-2:30pm.
Syllabus Content
Investigation of an urban place (Darling Harbour Precinct)
- The location and character of the place
- Geographical processes, both physical and human, that have shaped the identity of the place
- Links to other places
- The nature of changes affecting the place, including social, economic and environmental
- Responses and strategies, including for sustainability
Geographical Tools
Fieldwork
- Formulate geographical questions for investigation
- Identify, collect and record geographical data and information
- Construct a log of events and activities that records the development of a fieldwork activity
- Synthesise and interpret fieldwork data
- Evaluate a fieldwork activity
Cost
$35 per student + GST (38.50)
The cost includes the payment of The Harbour School Sydney staff member attending the excursion, photocopying of work booklets, and contributions to ongoing business costs such as insurance, staff training, etc.
The cost includes the payment of The Harbour School Sydney staff member attending the excursion, photocopying of work booklets, and contributions to ongoing business costs such as insurance, staff training, etc.
Minimum booking size
Excursions need a minimum of 15 students to run, or a minimum payment of $550 plus GST.
Please contact us if you have a class smaller than 15 and we can try to combine with a second school.
Please contact us if you have a class smaller than 15 and we can try to combine with a second school.
