Biological diversity and ecosystem dynamics

Biological diversity and ecosystem dynamics excursion

Biology

A Stage 6 fieldwork excursion focusing on skills and content from syllabus Modules 3 and 4 including:

• case studies of two unique animals, their evolution, adaptations and population changes due to human impacts
• biotic/abiotic comparison of two sites to provide habitat assessment data for the above
• hands-on ecological survey methods
• analysis of human impacts and their management

The excursion activities have a very strong focus on the syllabus skills for working scientifically.

Location

Buffalo Creek Reserve

Track overview

• Sugarloaf Point loop track

Program details

• Maximum 4 classes per day.
• In 2020 we have added a new resource site for pre- and post- excursion depth study work.
• Schools have the option of booking a modified program that features a conventional belt transect activity in the mangrove mudflats, however a low tide is essential - 2020 tides, 2021 tides. 
• Contact us to discuss your assessment needs.

Depth studies

Teachers can confidently book this excursion to either:

• cover the syllabus content from Modules 3 and 4 and then inspire and inform a subsequent depth study OR
• reinforce their own classwork on Modules 3 and 4.

Program cost

• 2020 DoE school cost is $20 per student - GST free.
• 2020 Non Gov school cost is $30 per student - GST free.  Minimum charge $600.
• 2021 DoE school cost is $24 per student - GST free.
• 2021 Non Gov school cost is $34 per student - GST free. Minimum charge $600.

Program resources

• Biological diversity and ecosystem dynamics excursion visit plan
• Risk management advice
• Excursion worksheet
• Student resource website
• Programming information (DOC)
• Sample assessment task #1 (DOC)
• Sample assessment task #2 (DOC)