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Your Task
There are a range of ways students can build on the knowledge obtained during the fieldwork day to investigate further through a depth study. The following provides suggestions for depth study investigations.
Working Scientifically
Working Scientifically
Problem Solving
Communicating
Depth Study Investigations
Depth Study Investigations
Students investigating mangrove ecosystems at Bobbin Head
Predicted changes at Bobbin Head
Predicted changes at Bobbin Head
Investigate “How predicted changes to the climate will affect the mangroves at Bobbin Head”.
To answer this students will need to research effects of climate change and combine this with what they have learnt during their field work and further research.
This could involve:
– a community education campaign outlining risks to mangroves
– designing a long term scientific study (over 10 years) looking at the impact of rising sea levels on the plants and animals at a site.
Research and compare a different ecosystem that is under threat
Research and compare a different ecosystem that is under threat
Students may wish to investigate and compare the mangrove ecosystem with another ecosystem of their choice that may also be under threat. In this depth study, they could compare all aspects including biotic and abiotic features, economic/cultural value, potential threats and management strategies.
Click here for a list of the top 10 most threatened ecosystems according to www.activesustainability.com
Communicating Your Findings
Communicating Your Findings
Prepare and deliver a communication piece. This could include:
a 5-6 minute documentary on the results of your fieldwork
a report to communicate your findings
a ICT visual communication form to present your findings (eg PowerPoint, Prezi)
You should include in your communication the following:
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
introduce the issue and the inquiry
2. Background Information
2. Background Information
general mangrove ecosystems features
adaptations
niche
threats
sampling techniques
current recovery plan
3. Mangrove Management at the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
3. Mangrove Management at the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
context - features of mangroves at Bobbin Head
fieldwork purpose and inquiry
spatial information about the National Park and the fieldwork site
fieldwork methods, data and findings
discussion of the validity, reliability and possible sources of error in the data
4. Optional study
4. Optional study
An investigation of potential long term human impacts on mangrove ecosystems at Bobbin Head
or
Compare mangrove ecosystems with another threatened ecosystem of your choice.
or
A further depth study of your choice
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