Stage 6 excursions

Biology

Module 3 and 4 – Ecosystem Dynamics | aquatic ecosystems

An investigation into aquatic ecosystems. Students will use working scientifically skills to survey macroinvertebrates and conduct water testing. Species interactions between macroinvertebrates, carp, gambusia and platypus will be explored.

Module 3 and 4 – Ecosystem Dynamics | forest ecosystems

An investigation into the biotic factors that shape the distribution, behaviour, and interactions of living organisms within a forest ecosystem. Students will use sampling methodologies to survey sandstone geology vegetation, hollow bearing trees, koalas and sulphur-crested cockatoos; their niche and interactions within the ecosystem.

Module 3 and 4 – Ecosystem Dynamics | wetland ecosystems

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

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.