Full day program (for up to 2 classes)
Curriculum Focus: The interconnections between human activity and geomorphological processes, and ways of managing distinctive landscapes. Geomorphological processes that produce different landscapes and significant landforms – riverine landscape.
Curriculum Links: Year 8 Geography: Landscapes and Landforms, Sustainability
Aim
For students to be able to:
identify the geomorphological and anthropogenic processes impacting the riverine landscape at Bunyaville Conservation Park
collect and analyse abiotic and biotic data to investigate the impact the processes have on the riverine landscape
observe and understand the purpose of current management practices to mitigate negative impacts
gather information in order to problem solve solutions to manage the issues impacting the riverine landscape
Students begin the day by learning about riverine landscapes, geomorphological and anthropogenic processes, and the positive and negative impacts these can have on the riverine landscape. Students then investigate two areas, upper and lower catchments, by collecting abiotic and biotic data through field study investigations, site walks and freshwater testing over two sessions.
Upper catchment site session: Students collect abiotic and biotic data and observe evidence of geomorphological and anthropogenic processes. Students undertake a guided site walk through the area observing these processes and evidence of management techniques used to minimise the negative impacts.
Lower catchment site session: Students collect abiotic and biotic data and observe evidence of geomorphological and anthropogenic processes. Students undertake an assessment of the 'health of the creek' by investigating water quality and macroinvertebrate frequencies.
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.