Secondary Science excursions and incursions | Stages 4–6 | Field of Mars EEC
Field of Mars EEC offers secondary science excursions and incursions for Stage 4 and Stage 6 students, aligned to the NSW 7–10 Science, Year 11 Biology and Year 11 Earth and Environmental Science syllabuses. Our fieldwork and incursion programs give students authentic opportunities to plan, conduct and analyse scientific investigations in natural environments — building understanding of ecosystems, adaptations, Earth’s resources and human impacts.
Stage 4 Science excursions and incursions
Classification and adaptations excursion
Stage 4 | Science
A series of fieldwork investigations into the classification and adaptations of native plants and animals. Students observe and engage with invertebrates, reptiles and native plants first-hand as well as specialist tools including dichotomous keys.
Ecosystems excursion
Stage 4 | Science
A fieldwork excursion focusing on the role of urban bushland habitats for conserving a threatened species - the powerful owl. Students collect data on abiotic and biotic factors and construct a food web of a forest ecosystem.
Forces incursion
Stage 4 | Science
A hands-on incursion where students conduct experiments investigating the application of knowledge of forces by Aboriginal Peoples when using and constructing technologies and simple machines.
Stage 6 Science excursions
Ecosystem dynamics excursion
Stage 6 | Biology
A fieldwork case study evaluating the habitat suitability of a Sydney bushland site for long-nosed bandicoot populations. Students use sampling techniques to survey abiotic factors, biotic factors and human impacts, and use data to make informed management decisions.
Earth's resources excursion
Stage 6 | Earth and Environmental Science
A fieldwork investigation of the geology and vegetation of Hawkesbury Sandstone landscapes. Students learn scientific fieldwork methods to observe and measure rock and soil types, biotic and abiotic factors, and human impacts.
Human impacts and introduced species excursion
Stage 6 | Earth and Environmental Science
Students observe and identify introduced plants and animals affecting Sydney bushland ecosystems. Students conduct a comparative study of two sites to quantify and assess the environmental impact of invasive weeds and evaluate current management approaches.
Earth's resources and human impacts excursion
Stage 6 | Earth and Environmental Science
A combined Earth’s resources and human impacts fieldwork excursion supporting Modules 1 and 4 of the Year 11 Earth and Environmental Science syllabus, giving students an integrated investigation of geology, ecology and introduced species Hawkesbury Sandstone bushland ecosystems.
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