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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 - $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
GE-11-01 - examines places, environments and natural and human phenomena, for their characteristics, spatial patterns, interactions and changes over time
GE-11-02 - explains geographical processes and influences, at a range of scales, that form and transform places and environments
GE-11-03 - explains geographical opportunities and challenges, and varying perspectives and responses
GE-11-04 - assesses responses and management strategies, at a range of scales, for sustainability
GE-11-05 - analyses and synthesises relevant geographical information from a variety of sources
GE-11-06 - identifies geographical methods used in geographical inquiry and their relevance in the contemporary world
GE-11-07 - applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork, and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments
GE-11-08 - applies mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse geographical data
GE-11-09 - communicates and applies geographical understanding, using geographical knowledge, concepts, terms and tools, in appropriate forms
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 Human-Environment Interactions
A summative Assessment Task and its accompanying Marking Guide
Fieldwork Booklet
Risk Assessment
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