Environmental change and management
Stage 5 Geography
This fieldwork excursion immerses students in a hands-on investigation of coastal environments, focusing on the dynamic processes that shape them and the ways in which human activities and management strategies influence their sustainability. By studying a coastal dune system at Garie Beach, students explore environmental change, human-environment interactions, and the importance of sustainable management.
Excursion site
- Garie Beach
Learning activities
- Complete a field sketch of the study site
- Examine land use and vegetation to complete a precis map
- Measure and record data on biophysical factors
- Observe evidence of physical processes
- Observe and record management strategies and their purpose
- Construct a model dune demonstrating management strategies
Syllabus outcomes
Geography 7-10 Syllabus (2015)
- explains processes and influences that form and transform places and environments GE5-2
- analyses the effect of interactions and connections between people, places and environments GE5-3
- accounts for perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues GE5-4
- assesses management strategies for places and environments for their sustainability GE5-5
- acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using appropriate and relevant geographical tools for inquiry GE5-7
- communicates geographical information to a range of audiences using a variety of strategies GE5-8
Geography 7-10 Syllabus (2024)
- explains how the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments change over time GE5-DFC-01
- analyses the processes and interactions that transform people, places and environments GE5-PRI-01
- accounts for the perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical opportunities and challenges GE5-PER-01
- assesses different approaches to the management and protection of places and environments GE5-MAN-01
- analyses how Aboriginal Peoples’ Custodianship of Country supports environmental management and enhances Community wellbeing GE5-APC-01
- applies and evaluates a range of geographical tools to acquire and process geographical information GE5-TAP-01
- selects and applies concepts and terminology to communicate geographical information for a range of purposes, audiences and contexts GE5-COM-01
"The EEC teachers were outstanding. They were very knowledgeable and engaged the students, including some of the more reluctant ones."
"Students were able to see the processes they’ve been learning about in action. They were also able to gain practical and relevant experience in the fieldwork skills."