Biological diversity and ecosystem dynamics

Biological diversity and ecosystem dynamics excursion

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.

Buffalo Creek Reserve

Maximum 4 classes per day.
This excursion is supported by a comprehensive resource site for pre- and post- excursion depth study work.
There is also a free "Working from home" version of this resource.
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 -, 2021 tides.
Contact us to discuss your assessment needs.
Biological diversity and ecosystem dynamics excursion program
Risk management advice

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.