Water in the world
Stage 4 Geography
Students investigate the Hacking River Catchment and assess its suitability to sustain a platypus population. Students will use geographical tools to acquire and process geographical information, such as water quality, habitat features and human impact, developing a deeper understanding of the interconnections between people, places, and environments.
Excursion site
- Audley - Willow Tree Flat Picnic Area, Lady Carrington Drive
Learning activities
- Return bushwalk along Lady Carrington Drive, to Jersey Springs if time permits (5km, easy hike)
- Sample macroinvertebrates (dipnet) and assess water quality
- Test water factors (e.g., turbidity, conductivity, dissolved oxygen)
- Assess habitat (e.g., bank, vegetation, stream flow)
- Record park uses that impact habitat and water quality
- Draw a field sketch
- Listen to a Dharawal Dreaming Story relating to water
Syllabus outcomes
Geography 7-10 Syllabus (2015)
- locates and describes the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments GE4-1
- discusses management of places and environments for their sustainability GE4-5
- acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using geographical tools for inquiry GE4-7
- communicates geographical information using a variety of strategies GE4-8
Geography 7-10 Syllabus (2024)
- locates the diverse features and describes the characteristics of a range of places and environments GE4-DFC-01
- explains the processes and interactions that change people, places and environments GE4-PRI-01
- explains the management and protection of places and environments GE4-MAN-01
- explains Aboriginal Peoples’ Custodianship, care and management of Country GE4-APC-01
- selects and uses geographical tools to acquire and process geographical information GE4-TAP-01
- uses concepts and terminology to communicate geographical information for a range of purposes, audiences and contexts GE4-COM-01