Stage 6 Earth and Environmental Science – Module 4 | Human impacts - water management excursion

Suggested timetable

Time	Classes 1
9.30am	Arrival - introduction, recess and toilets
10.00am - 11.30am	Water management
11.30am - 12.00pm	Lunch and toilets
12.00pm - 1.30pm	Introduced species
1.30pm - 2.00pm	Snack, conclude and depart

Syllabus outcomes and content

Earth and Environmental Science Stage 6 Syllabus (2017)

Outcomes:

A student:

• develops and evaluates questions for scientific investigation EES11/12-1

• designs and evaluates investigations in order to obtain primary and secondary data and information EES11/12-2
• conducts investigations to collect valid and reliable primary and secondary data and information EES11/12-3
• describes human impact on the Earth in relation to hydrological processes, geological processes and biological changes EES11-11

Content

Water Management

Students:

• represent the distribution of the Earth’s water, including the amount available to plants and animals (ACSES060)

• investigate the treatment and potential reuse of different types of water, including but not limited to: (ACSES058)

  • industrial wastewater
  • sewage
  • stormwater

• Describe ways in which human activity can influence the availability and quality of water both directly (eg over-extraction) or indirectly (eg algal blooms) (ACSES080)

Effects of Introduced Species

Students:

• outline the biotic and abiotic effects of introduced species

• conduct an investigation into a local introduced species, including:

  • reason for introducing the species
  • biotic and abiotic effects of the species
  • area affected by the species
  • human impacts that favour the introduced species
  • control or mitigation methods

• analyse ways in which human activity can upset the balance of ecosystems and favour introduced species (ACSES027)

Earth and Environmental Science Stage 6 Syllabus © 2017 NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2017.

Teacher information

Cost 2026	NSW Department of Education schools $22 per student Non-government schools $28 per student The total cost of the program will be based on the number of students confirmed at least 3 working days before your program. If the number of students is not confirmed by this time, the total cost will be calculated using the number of students listed on the original booking form or the actual number of students who attend, whichever is greater. An Interschool Journal request or sales order will then be prepared and sent to your school for payment.
Student numbers	Recommended maximum 2 classes with up to 30 students per class.
Risk management plan	Risk assessment provided in location tile.
Bring	School first aid kits, student medication and ASCIA action plans Low waste food and water bottle Sun protection - hats and sunblock Insect repellent Clipboards and pencils Printed worksheets
Clothing	Sports uniform Sports shoes Raincoat in case of wet weather. Please no umbrellas.
Staff and student welfare	The program requires walking through bushland. The site is accessible with adjustments. It may not be suitable for recently unwell participants. For medical or special needs notify staff prior to program.
Extreme or wet weather	In general, our staff are prepared to complete learning programs in varied weather conditions except where health and safety could be compromised. School staff should assess the appropriateness of the visit with poor conditions and discuss with our centre staff as soon as possible. In the event of cancellation, we will do our best to find an alternative date. Please view our trigger points for postponement and cancellation.
Trigger points for cancellation	See our bookings page
Cancellation policy	Cancellation or major changes to bookings will incur the following cancellation fees: within 30 days of excursion or incursion date - $600 administration fee charged within 7 days of excursion/incursion date - total fee charged based on confirmed student numbers. Weather or fire danger cancellation – $0