Program overview
Students begin their depth study by researching the river ecosystems, adaptations for survival and potential impacts of climate change. The fieldwork day allows students to develop an hypothesis and conduct an investigation into the current state of the ecosystems. Back at school students complete their depth study using their first hand data and secondary sources of data and information that helps them conclude the future of the river. Students are asked to consider their audience when developing a communication piece that addresses mitigation strategies.
Supporting resources
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Key syllabus outcomes
Biology Yr 11
Ecosystem Dynamics and Biological Diversity
- BIO11-11 analyses ecosystem dynamics and the interrelationships of organisms within the ecosystem
- BIO11-10 describes biological diversity by explaining the relationships between a range of organisms in terms of specialisation for selected habitats and evolution of species
