Stage 6 - Geography - Ecosystems at Risk - Towra Point

Overview:

This excursion offers students a unique opportunity to  investigate the varied ecosystems at this RAMSAR listed site, these include the barrier swamp, remnant littoral rainforest and Towra beach. 

Outcomes:

• 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

Key inquiry question:

• What factors have placed this ecosystem at risk? Why is it important to be protected?

Students will:

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

Learning across the curriculum content:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
• Sustainability
• Literacy
• Numeracy

View Stage 6 - Ecosystems at Risk - Towra Point - excursion outlines