Stage 6 - Geography - Ecosystems at Risk - Cronulla to Wanda

Stage 6 geography

Cronulla to Wanda beaches.

Students can use public transport for this excursion.

Meet the EEC teacher at Cronulla railway station

A Stage 6 excursion where students undertake a field study of the ecosystems.

This study will investigate:

the spatial patterns and dimensions of the site
biophysical interactions including the effects of weather, climate, geomorphic and hydrologic processes, bio geographical processes and adjustments in response to natural stress
the nature and rate of change which effects ecosystem functioning
human impacts
traditional and contemporary management practices.

The outcomes to be achieved by the student include:

explain the changing nature, spatial patterns and interactions of ecosystems
explain the factors which place ecosystems at risk and the reasons for their protection
evaluate environmental management strategies in terms of ecological sustainability
evaluate the impact of, and responses of people to, environmental change.