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Syllabus outcomes
Syllabus outcomes
Students:
identify the vocational relevance of a geographical perspective (P6)
select, organise and analyse relevant geographical information from a variety of sources (P8)
uses maps, graphs and statistics, photographs and fieldwork to conduct geographical inquiries (P9)
apply mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse geographical data (P10)
Assessment
Assessment
Students complete:
The Google doc Fieldwork notes to identify and record their observations during virtual fieldwork.
The Google sheet Student - Virtual fieldwork data spreadsheet to record the quantitative data collected during fieldwork on 13 May 2020.
The Google doc Comparing study sites to make comparisons on the interactions between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere
Flow charts to explain the interactions between, and human impacts on, the functioning of the biophysical environment.
Task 4 - Interpreting primary data to test their understanding.
Overview
Overview
On the day of fieldwork students undertake Step 3 and 4 of the fieldwork inquiry process.
Step 3 – Identify, collect and record primary data
Step 4 – Evaluate, represent and interpret primary data to draw conclusions
The following activities guide students through a virtual tour of the study site to identify, collect and record primary data.
Data is then evaluated, represented and interpreted by creating tables and cause and effect flow charts.
Step 3 – Identify, collect and record primary data
Step 3 – Identify, collect and record primary data
Conducting virtual fieldwork
Conducting virtual fieldwork
Virtual fieldwork
Virtual fieldwork
In the absence of conducting fieldwork at a study site, students can conduct virtual fieldwork by working with environmental education centres. In this scenario spatial technologies are utilised and primary data is collected on site by environmental educators. Data can then be recorded, evaluated, represented and interpreted by students.
Specific sites and the route have been planned to investigate biophysical interactions and human impacts within the reserve.
Fieldwork at the Field of Mars Reserve
Fieldwork at the Field of Mars Reserve
Field of Mars EEC conducted fieldwork on 13 May 2020.
Weather details - closely examine the weather that was recorded on the day using the Bureau of Meteorology data.
Fieldwork methods and equipment were selected to test the biophysical components that interact to form two environments in the reserve.
Photos were taken to record the results that were collected. Fieldwork methodologies and techniques were conducted following the process demonstrated in the fieldwork videos.
Weather and fieldwork results
Weather and fieldwork results
Daily weather patterns influence fieldwork results.
The following sources represent the weather on the day of the fieldwork 13 May 2020.
Source 4: A screenshot of the weather data from Observatory Hill – the closest weather station with regular data.
Source 5: Synoptic chart identifying the weather systems influencing Australia in May 2020.
Source 4: Screenshot of the weather observations for Sydney - Observatory Hill, Wednesday 13/5/2020Bureau of Meteorology | CC BY 3.0 AU
Collecting qualatative data
Collecting qualatative data
Recording observations through virtual fieldwork
Recording observations through virtual fieldwork
Make your way through the seven study sites of the virtual tour below. Make observations and record your findings in the Google doc Fieldwork notes.
Instructions
Instructions
Open the Virtual fieldwork tour Biophysical interactions virtual fieldwork tour
Open the Google doc Fieldwork notes
Select 'Use template' and 'Make a copy'.
Complete the activities in the fieldwork notes for each site.
Biophysical interactions virtual fieldwork tour
Collecting quantatative data
Collecting quantatative data
Recording biotic and abiotic and readings
Recording biotic and abiotic and readings
Biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) readings were taken during fieldwork. Access the images that represent the data to record the readings for later analysis.
Images represent the data readings from:
Site 3 - Coastal Enriched Sandstone Dry Forest
Site 4 - Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest
Instructions
Instructions
Select the site data buttons below
Complete the data spreadsheet using the Student - Virtual fieldwork data spreadsheet
Select 'use template' and 'make a copy'.
Step 4 – Evaluating, representing and interpreting primary data
Step 4 – Evaluating, representing and interpreting primary data
Data analysis
Data analysis
Comparing the quantitative data from sites 3 and 4 provides an insight into the different interactions of the different living and non-living components in the biophysical environment. A difference in one factor (soil) of one component (lithosphere) has a flow on effect for the overall environment (biosphere).
Understanding the natural interactions within environments provides insight into the impacts that occur due to human actions. Highly eroded walking tracks is a result of poorly designed tracks in erosion prone undulating sandstone environments.
Instructions
Instructions
Analyse the results from the two sites by making comparisons of the readings in your Student - Virtual fieldwork data spreadsheet.
Complete the activities in the Google doc Comparing study sites to describe the differences.
Select 'use template' and 'make a copy'.
To assist with this activity, revisit your Fieldwork notes to account for the interactions between the functioning of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere.
Source 6: Interactions
Biophysical interactions
Biophysical interactions
Fieldwork findings can be represented through visual representations.
Observe source 6, an example of a pictorial flow chart that displays the interaction between the components of the biophysical environment in the Coastal Enriched Sandstone Dry Forest.
Create a pictorial flow chart for TWO more interactions identified in your analysis of the two sites.
Option: Create a video of your pictorial flow chart and explain the interaction using geographic terminology.
Source 7: Human interactions concept map
Human interactions
Human interactions
People influence the natural functioning of the biophysical environment. The fieldwork undertaken in the Field of Mars Reserve observed human impacts in a number of locations. These impacts can be represented in a concept map.
Observe source 7, an example of a concept map explaining human interactions.
Identify ONE more interaction between people and their environment.
Create a concept map for this interaction.
Option: Create a video of your concept map and explain the interaction.
The Buffalo Creek constructed wetlands manages stormwater as it enters into the Field of Mars Reserve.
Sustainable management
Sustainable management
Drawing conclusions from fieldwork on the interactions between, and the human impacts on, the functioning of the 4 spheres informs land managers on ways places can be sustainably managed. For instance, recognising issues within the hydrosphere and lithosphere (weed thickets in lower Strangers Creek from stormwater) leads to the design and implementation of stormwater and weed management solutions.
Describe a management solution in the Field of Mars Reserve.
Explain the functioning of this solution.
Is it effective?
Identify ONE other management strategy that has, or should be implemented in the Field of Mars Reserve.
Task 4 – Interpreting primary data
Task 4 – Interpreting primary data
Activity
Activity
Complete the quiz to test your knowledge and skills in ways geographers collect and interpret primary data.
Read the instructions carefully to 'Make a Copy'.
In order to keep your responses (or your student's responses if you are a teacher) you must MAKE A COPY of the task by using this link: https://bit.ly/369QcLw (you will need to log on to your @education account)
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