Ecosystem Dynamics

Depth Study

Population Dynamics - a study of the Spotted-tailed Quoll and Red Fox

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land, the Darug people, on which this fieldwork program was conducted. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders, past, present and future and acknowledge our Aboriginal Elders and knowledge holders who have helped us to understand the special connection Aboriginal peoples have with the land.

Welcome

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The following is a virtual fieldwork program to support Module 4 of the Year 11 Biology syllabus: Module 4 - Ecosystem Dynamics. This program can support the 15 hour depth study syllabus requirement. The inquiry question you will be studying is: What effect can one species have on the other species in a community?

How to use this resource

This site is designed to supplement a fieldwork excursion with Brewongle EEC. There is sample data in the Fieldwork section which can be utilised to prepare students for their excursion and for students to compare their data against.

Step 1 - Download the Student Fieldwork Booklet and save in to your own drive before you begin. Or utilise this excellent Google Doc variation created by Carlingford High School. Please make your own copy before editing.

Step 2 - Use the top menu on this site or the next page buttons to navigate through the activities, completing each of the pre-visit tasks in your Student Fieldwork Booklet. You will complete the Fieldwork tasks at Brewongle, but may like to compare your data against the example results given in the Fieldwork section of this site.

Step 3 - Consult your classroom teacher for clarification or email us for help at brewongle-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au

For teachers: Sample assessment task

Google Drive folder link with all resources/worksheets in one place.

If you would like a worksheet with some answers to help please email us.

Syllabus Inquiry Questions

What effect does one species have on another species in a community?

Module 4 Outcomes

See Student Fieldwork Booklet.

Working Scientifically

  1. This program is structured to provide ongoing opportunities for students to implement each of the working scientifically elements of the NSW Syllabus.