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Rationale:
The oceans, inland waterways and other bodies of water cover more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface and influence all forms of life on this planet. Of the 33 animal phyla, 28 are found in water; 13 of these are exclusively marine.
Internationally, the oceans are viewed either as areas rich in minerals and marine life which can supply our needs virtually without limit, or else as repositories for agricultural, industrial and domestic waste. Nationally, the United Nations declaration of the Australian Exclusive Economic Zone in 1994 effectively doubled this country’s size and responsibilities. Australia now controls an area of the oceans that is 1.3 times the size of its landmass.
Marine and Aquaculture Technology in Years 7–10 fits into an emerging field of study relating to sustainability of marine and related environments. At a time of pressure on the marine environment there is a recognised need to deliver sound marine educational programs through formal structures within state and national curricula. Australians must be aware of and understand this fragile environment, and consider how to effectively manage 69 630 kilometres of coastline, 14.8 million square kilometres of continental shelf, 12 000 islands, 783 major estuaries and the life they contain.
Aim:
The aim of the Marine and Aquaculture Technology CEC Years 7–10 Syllabus is to develop in students a capacity to design, produce, evaluate, sustain, use and manage marine and water-related environments.
Objectives:
Knowledge and Understanding and Skills
Students develop:
knowledge and understanding of marine and aquatic environments
knowledge and understanding of the economic sustainability of aquaculture
knowledge and understanding of the role of aquaculture in the preservation of wild seafood stocks and the marine environment
knowledge, understanding and skills that promote ethical and sustainable practices in the use, management and protection of the marine environment
knowledge, understanding and skills in the responsible selection and safe use of materials, equipment and techniques used in aquaculture and marine and maritime activities
knowledge and understanding of the industries and organisations using, managing and regulating aquaculture and the marine environment
knowledge and skills in researching, experimenting and communicating in marine and aquaculture contexts.
Values and Attitudes
Students:
appreciate the contribution and impact of innovation and technologies now and in the future
appreciate the diversity of marine and aquatic environments
appreciate the finite nature of marine and aquaculture resources and the impact of their use on the environment and society
value the development of skills and gain satisfaction from their use to develop solutions to personal, social and global issues.
Content:
The topics may include:
Year 9
Introduction to marine and aquaculture Technology (Core)
Marine Mammals
The Abyss
Saving Water Environments
Shipwrecks and Salvage
Aquarium Design, Construction & Maintenance
Year 10:
Skills, Management and Employment (Core)
Tourism
Rock platforms
Managing Fish Production
Antarctica’s Marine Ecology
Dangerous Marine Creatures
Personal Interest Project
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