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Problem solving
Problem solving
Lesson goals
Lesson goals
Assess, evaluate and devise mitigation strategies to combat future potential issues posed by coastal squeeze.
Lesson description
Lesson description
Students research worldwide strategies and techniques such as land reclamation, living shorelines and artificial reefs which are being deployed in an effort to maintain biodiversity within coastal ecosystems undergoing pressures stemming from sea level rise and coastal squeeze.
Estimated time
Estimated time
60 minutes
Supporting materials
Supporting materials
Outcomes
Outcomes
Working Scientifically - Problem Solving
Working Scientifically - Problem Solving
Solves scientific problems using primary and secondary data, critical thinking skills and scientific processes
Use modelling (including mathematical examples) to explain phenomena, make predictions and solve problems using evidence from primary and secondary sources
Use scientific evidence and critical thinking skills to solve problems
Mitigating the effects of sea level rise on coastal ecosystems along the Minnamurra River
Mitigating the effects of sea level rise on coastal ecosystems along the Minnamurra River
Your preliminary research findings, combined with photographic and modelling projection evidence from the University of Wollongong 2012 study have supported the conclusion that sea level rise will dramatically affect the plant communities along the Minnamurra River by 2100.
Ideally, such evidence would instigate a mitigation response so as to minimise the predicted impacts and ensure the coastal ecosystems along the river remain intact and protected into the future.
Worksheet instruction
Worksheet instruction
Complete the table on mitigation strategies on page 2 in your Lesson 9 worksheet.
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