Stage 6 excursions

Biology

Module 4 - Ecosystem Dynamics at Georges River National Park

An investigation in remnant schlerophyll forest with a focus on sulphur-crested cockatoos, their adaptations, niche, and interactions within the ecosystem.

Module 4 - Ecosystem Dynamics at Oatley Park

An investigation into the relationship between biotic and abiotic factors in an intertidal wetland ecosystem, species interactions, adaptations and responses to change.

Module 4 - Ecosystem Dynamics at Simmos Beach Reserve

An investigation in bushland and aquatic ecosystems with a focus on the ripple effect of carp and gambusia fish species on water quality, macroinvertebrate populations and the platypus, a species that is near threatened in NSW.

Earth and Environmental Science

Module 4 - Human impacts - Introduced species

An investigation in aquatic ecosystems with a focus on the ripple effect of carp and gambusia fish species on water quality, macroinvertebrate populations and the platypus, a species that is near threatened in NSW.

Module 4 - Human impacts - Water management

An opportunity to visit Yana Badu wetlands. The wetlands are closed to the public and managed by Sydney Water as a stormwater treatment site and highly valued biodiversity wetland.

Investigating Science

Module 1 and 2 - Cause and effect in freshwater ecosystems

Investigating cause and effect in two contrasting aquatic environments. These sites provide an ideal context for examining natural and human influences on water quality, biodiversity, and freshwater ecological health.

Geography

Earth's natural systems

Fieldwork to engage in sensory observation and activities to encourage nature connections to inspire a sense of awe and wonder in the natural world. Fieldwork techniques and tools are used to collect quantitative and qualitative data to investigate Earth’s natural systems and the factors that affect ecosystem functioning.