CURRICULUM-LINKED SELF GUIDED EXPERIENCES
Self guided activity kits are available for hire at a daily rate. Kits come complete with all the equipment and information needed for the facilitator to conduct the activities themselves.
Our range of curriculum-linked self guided activities allow more freedom when planning your excursion. The flexibility of these activities mean you can tailor your itinerary to best suit the group.
Adventure Challenge Cycle
Participants work in small groups to complete an Amazing Race style activity. Groups must work together to solve clues that lead them to a destination where they will need to complete challenge activities. The clues and challenges are designed to promote teamwork and test a range of different skills. The activity takes participants to a number of iconic locations across Rottnest Island. Meeting location: The Settlement.
For teachers: 90 mins. Years 5-12. Up to 30 students.
Curriculum links: H&P, S&E
Adventure Challenge Foot Race
Provide the opportunity for participants to build positive relationships with their peers by working as part of a small team while developing their awareness of Rottnest Island’s environment and history. In this quiz based activity teams will need to explore the Settlement area using signage and their own knowledge to provide informed answers to the questions provided.
For teachers: 50 mins. Years 6-12. Runs effectively with 10-30 people.
Curriculum links: HPE, S&E
Beach Clean Up
Do your part for Rottnest Island by doing some community service. By participating in a beach clean up you are helping us collect information about the type of debris which washes up or is left on our beaches. This information is then reported to a national registry as part of the Tangaroa Blue Ocean Care Society. Activity equipment and safety guidelines included.
For teachers: For as long as you like and suitable for any age and any size group.
Curriculum links: Science, S&E, Maths, Sustainability
Learn the knowledge and skills to safely and successfully ride a bicycle. Aspects covered include preparation for getting themselves and a bicycle ready to go for a ride as well as the knowledge of how to cycle safely and follow the road rules. Participants also get a chance to put into practice what they’ve just learnt by participating in skill. Meeting location: Kingstown.
For teachers: 50 mins. Years 3-7. Runs effectively with 10-30 people
Curriculum links: H&P
A beach-combing activity where kids can discover ocean treasures which may have washed up on the beaches of Rottnest. Develop knowledge of coastal and marine ecosystems and the special features of the organisms in this discovery activity.
For teachers: 50 mins. Years 3-12. Runs effectively with 10-30 people
Curriculum links: Science, SP, S&E
Using grid reference, map orientation, compass bearing and pacing, teams wll need to answer as many questions as they can as they navigate themselves around a set course. This is a team building exercise which encourages participants to work together as a group and learn more about Rottnest Island.
For teachers: 120 mins. Years 7-12. Runs effectively with 10-30 people
Curriculum links: H&PE
Use investigative techniques to develop a greater understanding of quokka behaviour and habitat. Search for, observe, record and discuss where quokkas live, what they eat and how they spend their day.
For teachers: 50 mins. Years 3-10. Runs effectively with 10-30 people
Curriculum links: S&E, Science
Learn navigation and map reading skills and use this knowledge to help complete an orienteering challenge. By working in small groups, leadership skills and team work are essential for success.
For teachers: 50 mins. Years 6-10. Runs effectively with 10-30 people
Curriculum links: H&PE, Maths
The Seasons of Wadjemup
Learn about the six Noongar seasons and the significance of the flora and fauna during each as well as their traditional uses. Students conduct an acknowledgement of country ceremony and complete a quiz and puzzle at the newly refurbished Season Shelter.
For Teachers: 60 min. Years 5-8. Runs effectively with 10-25 students
Curriculum links: Geography, Science, History, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders Histories & Cultures
A geo cache style cycle challenge, using hand held GPS units and map orientation teams will navigate to find answers to a series of questions on sustainability initiatives on Rottnest Island.
For Teachers: 120 mins. Years 7-12. Runs effectively with 20-40 Students
Curriculum links: Geography, Science, History, Sustainability
Useful websites to assist in self guided activities on Rottnest
www.everytrail.com – Rottnest Island Authority has established two walking trails on the smartphone application, Everytrail.com. These include:
- Colonial Buildings of Thomson Bay with an informative history of the Aboriginal history and colonial buildings of the settlement area on a 4.5km walk.
- Experience Rottnest Island that identifies a number of ‘things to see and do’ on this amazing Island that is only a short distance from Perth and Fremantle cities.
www.geocaching.com – Rottnest Island Authority has established a number of geocaches within the Rottnest Island reserve that complement the suite of existing finds placed by other caching enthusiasts. Rottnest Islander caches are informative and provide a further insight into the Island’s environmental and historical attributes. Download the application on your smart phone or log into geocaching.com and view on line.
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