Environmental Sustainability
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Cronulla Beach, Sydney | Long Reef/Narrabeen, Sydney | Brighton-Le-Sands, Sydney
Cronulla Beach, Sydney | Long Reef/Narrabeen, Sydney | Brighton-Le-Sands, Sydney
Narrabeen is one of the most dynamic coastal environments in Sydney. The catchment's 55km2 is a biodiversity hotspot and includes wetlands, mangroves, saltmarshes, eucalypt forests and a lagoon that spans over 2km2.
On this excursion, students will explore the tangible effects of climate change on both natural ecosystems and human infrastructure. Students will collect and analyse environmental data to identify key indicators of climate change, including coastal erosion, sea-level rise, saltwater intrusion, and biodiversity shifts.
By comparing data from different ecosystems around the lagoon, students will gain a deeper understanding of how climate change is reshaping coastal environments.
Students will develop critical fieldwork skills, while reflecting on strategies for climate resilience and sustainability.
Excursion Details
Excursion Details
Dropoff and Pickup location -
Amenities - Public bathroom, water refilling points
Cost - $22 + GST per student
Start Time - 9.30am
Finish Time - 2.30pm
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Outcomes
Outcomes
SC5-ENV-01 - analyses the impact of human activity on the natural world
SC5-WS-06 - analyses data from investigations to identify trends, patterns and relationships, and draws conclusions
SC5-WS-07 - selects suitable problem-solving strategies and evaluates proposed solutions to identified problems
Activities
Activities
Beach profiling and coastal erosion study
Ocean acidification comparisons
Determining wave energy levels
Sea-level rise monitoring and inundation risk mapping
Climate variability at different locations to highlight human impacts
Conducting quadrat surveys in various intertidal zones to determine the resilience of coastal ecosystems to climate change
Marine and coastal ecosystem health study in two locations (disturbed and undisturbed) to determine whether human activity and climate change are impacting marine species diversity
Assessing the effectiveness of coastal management strategies in combating against climate induced changes
Inclusions
Inclusions
Five (5) comprehensively resourced lesson plans on Environmental Sustainability
Aligned with the Environmental Sustainability unit, each lesson includes detailed learning objectives and engaging activities.
A summative Assessment Task
Designed to evaluate student understanding of key concepts, with a clear structure and real world application.
Its accompanying Marking Guide
A detailed rubric to ensure consistent assessment, aligned with curriculum outcomes.
Fieldwork Booklet
A student-friendly workbook to guide hands-on field investigations, including mapping, data collection and reflection tasks.
Completed Staff Copy of Fieldwork Booklet
Annotated with suggested responses and facilitation notes to support staff during fieldwork activities
Risk Assessment
A thorough and compliant risk assessment outlining potential hazards and mitigation strategies for the associated fieldwork.
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