Geography - Environmental Change and Management

Mapping current land use

Students will use their observations and a topographic map to locate areas of human activity within Bobbin Head and pinpoint this location using area and grid reference.

Monitoring intertidal health

Using a variety of geographical tools, including kestrel and light meters, students will measure and record various biophysical aspects of the intertidal wetland and make a judgment on the health of the area.

Biophysical processes

Students will learn about the role and importance of the mangroves and crabs before investigating the biophysical processes that occur during a crab transect activity. 

Natural and human processes

A field sketch of the Cowan Creek will enable students to record and annotate the natural and human processes that have shaped this area.

Land use and management

Students will gather data on current uses and attitudes towards mangroves and propose future management strategies.

Changing perspectives over time

Students will compare photographs from the 1930 with observations of the mangrove forest today to deduct how world-views and management of mangroves has changed over time.

NOTE: Variations to timetable based on specific location, group size and weather

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Geography 7-10 Syllabus 

Outcomes

A student:

> demonstrates an understanding that places and environments change GE5-2

> explores interactions and connections between people, places and environments GE5-3

> recognises perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues GE5-4

> explores management of places and environments GE5-5

> collects and uses geographical information for inquiry GE5-7

> communicates geographical information GE5-8

Content

Environments

Students:

• investigate the role and importance of natural environments, for example:

        - identification of the function of natural environments in supporting life

Environmental change

Students:

• investigate human-induced environmental changes across a range of scales, for example: (ACHGK070)

        - brief examination of types, and extent, of environmental change

Environmental management

Students:

• investigate environmental management, including different worldviews and the management approaches of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, for example: (ACHGK071, ACHGK072)

Geographical tools

Maps (M) - topographic maps, maps to identify direction, scale and distance, grid reference, altitude, contour lines, gradient

Fieldwork (F) - observing, measuring, collecting and recording data, fieldwork instruments

Visual Representation (VR) - annotated diagrams, field sketches

Geography 7-10 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2015