Living Systems - Ecosystems
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Botany Bay
Botany Bay
Botany Bay is one of the most diverse ecosystems in Sydney. Spanning 55km2, the catchment is a biodiversity hotspot that contains wetlands, mangroves, saltmarshes, seagrass beds and sandy beaches.
Towra Point Reserve alone contains approximately 60% of Sydney's remaining saltmarshes and also holds the city's largest continuous community of mangroves, highlighting Botany Bay's critical ecological significance.
Given it's richness, Botany Bay provides the perfect environment for students to explore how ecosystmes function, interact and support biodiversity.
On this excursion, students will use scientific tools to collect and analyse primary data, examine human impacts, and assess current conservation strategies. They will gain insight into the importance of ecosystem diversity, and observe first-hand effects of climate change and human activities on coastal environments.
Through the application of various fieldwork tools, students will develop their understanding of ecological processes, enhance their data collection skills, and reflect on the importance of protecting urban estuarine environments, like Botany Bay.
Excursion Details
Excursion Details
Dropoff and Pickup location - Bonna Point Reserve, Kurnell.
Amenities - Public bathroom, water refilling points
Cost - $22 + GST per student
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
SC4-LIV-01 - describes the role, structure and function of a range of living systems and their components
SC4-WS-02 - identifies questions and makes predictions to guide scientific investigations
SC4-WS-05 - uses a variety of ways to process and represent data
SC4-WS-08 - communicates scientific concepts and ideas using a range of communication forms
Activities
Activities
Mangrove and Saltmarsh Quadrat Surveys
Invertebrate and Shore Fauna Tally
Water Quality Testing
Adaptation Analysis
Zonation Transects
Human Impact Audit
Mud Core Sampling
Carbon Storage Investigation
Inclusions
Inclusions
Five (5) comprehensively resourced lesson plans on Living Systems - Ecosystems
Aligned with the Living Systems 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 BookletÂ
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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