

‘Ecosystems at Risk’ is a S6 Geography fieldwork program that focuses on a case study of an Ecosystem at Risk, biophysical interactions, human impacts and its management and protection. The Ecosystem at Risk is the Kelp Forest at Chowder Bay, NSW which is a part of the greater Kelp Forests of South Eastern Australia. Kelp forests harbor a greater variety and higher diversity of plants and animals than almost any other ocean community.
Students will participate in a series of hands on fieldwork activities at Clifton Gardens Reserve on Chowder Bay, Sydney Harbour. These activities will enhance geographical inquiry in this topic.
Clifton Gardens Reserve, Chowder Bay Mosman
View the Google Fieldwork Map with approximate walking route, meeting location and pick up location.
How do biophysical interactions play a role in the functioning of a resilient ecosystem? How do humans impact the ecosystem (both positive and negative)?
Learning activities include:
Successful fieldwork visits have direct links to current classroom learning. Pre-visit activities carried out prior to the excursion will help students better understand their excursion content and provide connectedness and relevance to classroom learning.
Students should view the Pre-visit website to familiarise themselves with the fieldwork concepts and location. This website contains tasks, which together with the fieldwork, will help students answer the fieldwork inquiry question.
https://sites.google.com/education.nsw.gov.au/kelp-forests-of-se-australia/home
During the full day fieldwork excursion, students will complete the following activities:
Please note; activities may vary depending on number of classes attending.
address
Level 4,
40 Gloucester Street
The Rocks NSW 2000
telephone 02 9247 7321
We would like to pay our respects and acknowledge the Gadigal Clan of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land and also pay respect to Elders both past and present.
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