Year 7 Geography Excursion – Watsonia Shops

As part of the Geography unit on Liveability, Year 7 students participated in an experiential learning excursion to Watsonia shops. Equipped with a fieldwork booklet, students conducted traffic counts, assessed the quality of the built and natural environment, and mapped residential, commercial, and public spaces. This hands-on investigation enhanced students’ ability to evaluate environmental, economic, and social factors that influence liveability.

By observing and recording real-world data, students deepened their understanding of how liveability is shaped within their own community, making classroom concepts both practical and meaningful.