Biology - Modules 3 and 4
Stage 6 - Biology
Program
The fieldwork undertaken during this excursion supports Module 3 (Biological diversity) and Module 4 (Ecosystem dynamics). The excursion enables students to investigate the interrelationships of organisms with their environment and experience a range of fieldwork methodologies. Organising teachers are to select the contextual focus for the excursion from the topics below:
- Microbats of Western Sydney
- Green and Golden Bell Frog
Important information
Biology Stage 6 Syllabus (2017)
BIO11/12-1
Develops and evaluates questions and hypotheses for scientific investigation.
BIO11/12-2
Designs and evaluates investigations in order to obtain primary and secondary data and information.
BIO11/12-7
Communicates scientific understanding using suitable language and terminology for a specific audience or purpose.
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.
BIO11-11
Analyses ecosystem dynamics and the interrelationship of organisms within the ecosystem.
Students will:
- test a variety of aquatic and terrestrial parameters
- undertake a vegetation transect and herbivory profile of the area
- investigate the relationships between biotic and abiotic factors in the ecosystem.
| 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. 25 students per class (Please book for multiple dates if numbers exceed 75 students.) |
| What to bring |
Students
Teachers
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| 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 |
| Microbats of Western Sydney | |
| Green and Golden Bell Frog | |