Investigating Science
About this excursion
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Excursion activities
Session 1: Topic overview and Quadrats
Students discuss location and significance of the Wooglemai site and local area (geography, history, land use). We will then complete quadrat study to determine ecosystem characteristics.
Lunch
Students have recess before activities and a lunch break between session 1 and session 2.
Session 2: Water testing
Students walk to Sheehys Creek observing the immediate surrounds and taking note of any human activity. They will sketch and/or photograph details of the Creek and surrounds before collecting a range of qualitative and quantitative primary water quality data from the Creek. They will then determine inferences and conclusions that can be made from the observations and the water quality data collected.
Important information
Cost
$8 per student
Learning intentions
Key syllabus outcomes and content
Inquiry Questions
- How effective are Special Areas and Restricted Access Zones in protecting water quality?
- What would be the costs/benefits of increasing/decreasing the size of the Warragamba Special Area?
- How does the water quality at Sheehys Creek compare to that of Nepean River?
- Would the Nepean River at Camden be a suitable site for platypus habitation?
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