Biophysical Interactions
Mangroves Virtual Fieldwork Program
Stage 6 Geography
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this virtual fieldwork program was created. We would like to 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.
This is a virtual fieldwork excursion to support Stage 6 Geography - Biophysical Interactions.
Watch the introductory video for an overview of what you will be required to do.
How to use this resource
Download a copy of the virtual fieldwork booklet.
Save this document to your own drive or print the document so you have a physical copy.
Use the menu bar on the top of each page in the google site to navigate through the 5 activities.
Complete the answers to each question in your virtual fieldwork booklet.
There are five activities in this google site which match up with the five activities in your virtual fieldwork booklet;
Activity 1 - Fieldwork site familiarisation
Activity 2 - Atmosphere, Lithosphere and Hydrosphere
Activity 3 - Biosphere - transect
Activity 4 - Biosphere - flowchart
Activity 5 - Human Impacts and Management
Activity 6 - Prepare an EIS (Environmental Impact Statement)
Geographical Fieldwork Inquiry Questions
How does an understanding of the biophysical processes contribute to sustainable management of the mangrove environment at Bobbin Head?
What are the biophysical interactions which occur between the four spheres in the mangrove environment?
What are the human impacts on the functioning of the biophysical environment in the mangroves?
How can these human impacts be managed to ensure the sustainability of the mangrove environment?
Note To Teachers - Assessing Student Learning
You may wish to assess student learning using the virtual fieldwork booklet.
Download the booklet and amend as required to differentiate the questions to meet the needs of your students.
Contact David Smith from Gibberagong EEC if you have any questions or for the answers. david.smith27@det.nsw.edu.au or 9457 8245.
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