Set within the lush grounds of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, the Ecosystems & Sustainability Discovery Walk invites students to explore biodiversity, ecological relationships, and environmental stewardship. Through guided observation, field sketching, and data collection, learners investigate plant life cycles, habitat features, and the impact of human activity on natural systems. The walk encourages scientific inquiry and critical thinking while fostering a deeper connection to nature in one of Australia’s most iconic green spaces.

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For the Ecosystems & Sustainability Discovery Walk at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, students across Stages 2 to 6 can achieve key NSW syllabus outcomes through observation, fieldwork, and environmental inquiry. In Stage 2 (Years 3–4), outcomes such as ST2-4LW-S and GE2-1 support investigations into life cycles, natural environments, and geographical features. In Stage 3 (Years 5–6), students meet outcomes like ST3-4LW-S, ST3-10ES-S, and GE3-1, which focus on living systems, Earth’s resources, and spatial patterns. Stage 4 (Years 7–8) includes SC4-14LW and GE4-5, guiding students to analyse interactions within ecosystems and evaluate sustainability practices. In Stage 5 (Years 9–10), outcomes such as SC5-15LW and GE5-5 encourage deeper understanding of ecological relationships and human impact. Finally, Stage 6 (Years 11–12) includes BIO11/12-03 and GE-12-04, which support advanced fieldwork, data analysis, and evaluation of biophysical systems and environmental management strategies. This activity fosters scientific thinking, environmental stewardship, and curriculum-aligned learning across all stages.