Science skills
About this excursion
Students will undertake a variety of scientific investigations to develop an understanding of the abiotic and biotic features of a local ecosystem. Furthermore, they will use observation to describe energy and material flow in this system.
These investigations will assist them to understand the health of the local ecosystems and both cultural and current management strategies employed to conserve this important ecosystem.
This study can be applied to Box-Gum Grassy Woodland ecosystem at Riverina EEC, River Red Gum ecosystems along the Murray-Darling basin or any local ecosystem of your choice.
Fieldwork can include:
- abiotic and biotic components of an ecosystem
- energy flows through ecosystems
- conservation and management of sustainable ecosystems
Important information
SC5-WS-01Working scientifically Observing
selects and uses scientific tools and instruments for accurate observations
SC5-WS-03Working scientifically Planning investigations
designs safe, ethical, valid and reliable investigations
SC5-WS-04Working scientifically Conducting investigations
follows a planned procedure to undertake safe, ethical, valid and reliable investigations
SC5-WS-05Working scientifically Processing data and information
selects and uses a range of tools to process and represent data
SC5-WS-06Working scientifically Analysing data and information
analyses data from investigations to identify trends, patterns and relationships, and draws conclusions
SC5-ENV-01
analyses the impact of human activity on the natural world
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