Environmental change and management

Stage 5 - Geography

Students dipnetting for water bugs in Dragonfly Creek

Students dipnetting for macroinvertebrates

Students using charts to identify water bugs

Students identifying macroinvertebrates

Students testing pH levels in Dragonfly Creek

A student collecting a soil sample for testing

Testing soil pH levels in our woodland environment

Program

This excursion supports 'Environmental Change and Management' from the NSW Geography 7-10 syllabus. Students investigate the endangered Cumberland Plain Woodland at Longneck Lagoon to understand how the ecosystem functions, the impact of human activity and the current management strategies in place.

Important information

Syllabus outcomes and content

Geography 7 - 10 Syllabus (2024)

GE5-DFC-01

Explains how the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments change over time

GE5-PRI-01

Analyses the processes and interactions that transform people, places and environments

GE5-MAN-01

Assesses different approaches to the management and protection of places and environments

GE5-TAP-01

Applies and evaluates a range of geographical tools to acquire and process geographical information

Content

Environmental change

Biophysical processes that change Earth’s environments
Human-induced environmental changes over time across a range of scales
Consequences of environmental change

Environmental management

Management strategies to reduce the impacts of environmental change, including prevention, mitigation and preparedness strategies

Activities

Students will:

assess three different plant communities
assess water quality including collecting and identifying macroinvertebrates
investigate land use and management of Scheyville National Park
identify a range of human activities and their impact.

Teacher information


Vehicle access	Address: 59 Whitmore Road, Maraylya Large buses/coaches can drop students and teachers at the entrance on Whitmore Road. It is a 400m walk down the drive to the classroom. Bus drop off and pick up should be timed to allow for the walk from the road to the classroom. These times can be negotiated as needed to allow for earlier or later start and finish times. Minibuses and visitors arriving by private car can enter the gates on Whitmore Road and drive part way down the drive to the signposted 'Visitor parking' area near the mud brick shed. It is a short 100m walk from the visitor parking area to the classroom and office area. We kindly ask that visitors do not drive beyond this point in order to ensure the safety of our students.
Student numbers	Max. 30 students per class (Please book for multiple dates if numbers exceed 90 students.)
What to bring	Students Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor learning (most students wear school uniform or sports uniform) Hat Covered walking shoes Wet weather gear if appropriate (not umbrellas) Own recess and lunch ('nude food'/plastic free food is encouraged!) Refillable water bottle Teachers Student worksheets Own recess and lunch. Visiting adults are welcome to use the refrigerator and microwave. Tea and coffee is provided. Refillable water bottle Special medical/learning requirements for individual students (such as medication, hearing devices)
Adverse weather	On days where the weather is unsuitable, a Longneck Lagoon EEC staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangements.
Medical notifications	Notify Longneck Lagoon EEC by completing and returning the student welfare form at least one week before the excursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.
Further information	Welcome to Longneck Lagoon EEC

Excursion resources

Please contact Longneck Lagoon EEC for student worksheet.

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