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We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land, the Dharug people, on which this fieldwork program is being 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.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land, the Dharug people, on which this fieldwork program is being 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
This resource has been designed to support the NSW Geography 11–12 Syllabus topic Earth's natural systems. Students investigate the natural processes, cycles and circulations that have shaped a wetland environment. They will use fieldwork instruments and geographical tools to examine the various ways that the atmospheric, hydrological, geomorphic and ecological systems connect to change the land and water cover at Longneck Lagoon.
Step 1 - Download and print the student worksheet in preparation for the excursion.
Step 2 - Complete the optional lesson activities on the pre visit pages on this website.
Geographical question for investigation
How have natural processes, cycles and circulations shaped Longneck Lagoon and its surrounding land?
Outcomes
A student:
examines places, environments and natural and human phenomena, for their characteristics, spatial patterns, interactions and changes over time GE-11-01
explains geographical processes and influences, at a range of scales, that form and transform places and environments GE-11-02
analyses and synthesises relevant geographical information from a variety of sources GE-11-05
identifies geographical methods used in geographical inquiry and their relevance in the contemporary world GE-11-06
applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork, and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments GE-11-07
applies mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse geographical data GE-11-08
Learning tasks
Students will:
Measure and record weather data
Access location data using GPS and represent this data on maps
Measure steepness of slope to determine runoff impact
Conduct a variety of fieldwork tests to assess water and soil qualities in and around the wetland
Create a vegetation profile
Create a field sketch of the wetland environment.
Geographical tools
Mapping activities
Spatial technologies
Terrestrial and aquatic fieldwork
Data collection and interpretation
Visual representations
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