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
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Program details
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
- DoE school cost is $24 per student - GST free.
- Non Gov school cost is $34 per student - GST free. Minimum charge $600.
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