S6 Earth's natural systems excursion

Students will conduct a geographical investigation into the processes, cycles and circulations connecting natural systems by comparing the atmospheric, hydrological, geomorphic and ecological systems in the mangrove forest at Bobbin Head in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

They will collect and analyse data collected in the field using specialised fieldwork equipment.  Students will use geographical skills and tools, such as maps, photographs, climate and ternary graphs, to increase their understanding of the processes, cycles and circulations connecting the natural systems in the mangrove forest and link this to the earth’s natural systems at a variety of scales.

Secondary resources are available to be used before and after the excursion to enhance this geographical inquiry.

Special Note

Ideally this program runs on a low tide day, however, it can run on other dates. Please ask our staff when you are making a booking.

Inquiry questions

How does an understanding of earth’s natural systems help to:

• Profile the characteristics and functioning of a natural system - mangrove forest?
• Understand the processes, cycles and systems that shape this environment?
• Explain the processes, cycles and circulations that exist at different scales that contribute to this natural system?
• Investigate human impacts that lead to changes in the natural system here at different scales?

Excursion location

This program is offered at the following location. Click on the image to find out more.

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