Human Impacts
Red Fox
Stage 6 ESS Virtual Fieldwork Program
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this fieldwork program was done. We pay our respects to the Elders, past, present and future and acknowledge the Aboriginal Elders and knowledge holders who have helped us to understand the special connection Aboriginal peoples have with the land.
Overview
The following is a virtual fieldwork program set at Bobbin Head Head in Sydney's North.
There are six parts to this program:
Fox Features
Purpose of Investigation
Fieldwork Planning
i. Bandicoot Habitat
ii. Site Information
iii. Equipment
Fieldwork Data
i. Site 1
ii. Site 2
Analysis and Conclusion
Depth Study (Optional)
Syllabus
The Red Fox Virtual Fieldwork program developed to support Module 4 - Human Impacts of the Year 11 Earth and Environmental syllabus.
Syllabus Inquiry Question
How do introduced species affect the Australian environment and ecosystems?
Fieldwork Inquiry Question
How are foxes controlled or mitigated in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park?
Working Scientifically
This virtual fieldwork program is organised around the working scientifically skills outcomes of the Human Impacts module in the EES syllabus.
It is recommended that students spend time understanding the working scientifically outcomes diagram to ensure they are able to align this with the fieldwork and resource activities.
Students - How to use this resource
Step 1 - Download a copy of the Student Fieldwork Booklet and save in to your own drive before you begin.
Step 2 - Use the top menu on this site to navigate through the activities, completing answers to each question in your Student Fieldwork Booklet.
Teachers - Assessing Student Learning
Student Fieldwork Booklet
You may wish to assess student learning using the Student Fieldwork Booklet and differentiate the questions to meet the needs of your students. Download the booklet and send out your own version.
Assessment Task
You may wish to assess student learning using the Student Assessment Task. Simply make a copy and differentiate the questions to meet the needs of your students.
Contact
Contact David Smith from Gibberagong EEC if you have any questions or for the answers david.smith27@det.nsw.edu.au or 9457 8245.
PO Box 3276Asquith NSW 2077
Phone: 02 9457 8245Fax: 02 9457 8182
Email: gibberagon-e.school@det.nsw.edu.auWebsite: https://gibberagon-e.schools.nsw.gov.au/
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