9.15am-2.15pm
Full-day program
Maximum of 2 classes
Students compare a disturbed area with an undisturbed area of Bunyaville Conservation Park to investigate the impact of human induced changes. They learn about the management techniques employed to mitigate any negative impacts and devise solutions to support the management of the Park and it's biodiversity.
Students will be able to:
- identify the geographical processes (natural and human induced) impacting the Bunyaville Conservation Park and its biodiversity
- collect abiotic and biotic data at a disturbed and undisturbed site to analyse the impact people have on the Bunyaville forest
- observe and understand current management practices that aim to mitigate anthropogenic negative impacts, and decide whether the Park is being managed effectively and sustainably
- devise solutions to manage the anthropogenic issues impacting the Bunyaville Conservation Park and improve its sustainability
Program outline
Students start the day by learning about the issues and impacts on Bunyaville Conservation Park. They then head out into the forest, the real-life context, to collect data and observe and discuss what is happening in the Park.
Students investigate a disturbed and undisturbed site collecting abiotic and biotic data to assess the impact humans have on the environment. Students use a variety of techniques and equipment to collect the data.
Bunyaville teachers lead the students on a walk through the Park to observe and learn about anthropogenic issues and the management techniques used by QPWS to reduce these impacts.
The students come together at the end of the day to revisit their learnings and start to come up with solutions to manage the issues impacting the Park.