Aim
Conduct field work in local ecosystems, collecting and analysing primary data.
Big idea
Local ecosystems can be explored and managed sustainably.
Program details
Venue options:
Duration: Dependent on location. Typically 9.30am–2.30pm
Availability: Term 1, 2, 3, 4
Supervision: Visiting teacher and support staff
Program overview
This program is negotiated for maximum relevance and may include:
- a variety of field work in local ecosystems
- biocondition assessments
- soil testing
- collecting data for analysis related to the Invasion Triangle model, and water quality testing at Goomburra only
- evaluating management practices
Curriculum link
Unit 1 and Unit 3 of the curriculum:
- Responding to risk and vulnerability in hazard zones
- Responding to landcover transformations