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Blue Mountains National Park, Sydney
Blue Mountains National Park, Sydney
This Landscapes and Landforms excursion into the heart of the Blue Mountains allows students to explore how mountains are shaped by geomorphic processes.
The Blue Mountains contains a range of unique landscapes and landforms, including distinct rock formations, plateaus, gorges, valleys, canyons, waterfalls, and forest landscapes.
During our time together, students will study towering peaks and river valleys to investigate the forces shaping mountain environments - assessing erosion, weathering, sedimentation and tectonic activity.
Students will also engage in practical field activities such as measuring slope gradients, analysing soil and rock samples, and studying vegetation zones.
This excursion enhances student understanding of geomorphology and the powerful forces that transform, shape and sculpt our planet.
Excursion Details
Excursion Details
Dropoff and Pickup location - Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Blue Mountains National Park.
Amenities - Public bathroom, water refilling points
Cost - $25 per student, including GST
Start Time - 9.30am
Finish Time - 2.30pm
The start and finish times for this excursion are flexible and can be adjusted to align with your school's timetable. Please select your preferred start time when prompted.
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Outcomes
Outcomes
GE4-1 - locates and describes the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments
GE4-2 - describes processes and influences that form and transform places and environments
GE4-4 - examines perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues
GE4-5 - discusses management of places and environments for their sustainability
GE4-7 - acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using geographical tools for inquiry
GE4-8 - communicates geographical information to a range of audiences using a variety of strategies
Activities
Activities
Identifying variances in slope gradients and assess areas of erosion risks
Discuss how gravity, water and human activity influence erosion in the region
Testing soil density/compaction
Testing soil composition
Testing soil infiltration
Observing eucalypt trees and examining their characteristics that allows them to combat extreme weather conditions and hazardous events
Conducting quadrat surveys to determine species abundance, biodiversity and distribution
*Calculate the velocity of streams
*Observe and classify rocks/sediments at the bottom of riverbeds to determine the energy flow of streams and observe evidence of erosion
*pH tests to determine the acidity of water and influence of water acidity on erosion rate
*Turbidity tests to assess and understand the impact of mass movements and erosion on water quality
*Note - these activities require students to enter shallow water depth (ankle to knee deep)
Inclusions
Inclusions
Five (5) comprehensively resourced lesson plans on Landscapes and Landforms
A summative Assessment Task and its accompanying Marking Guide
Fieldwork Booklet
Risk Assessment
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