Earth's resources
Stage 6 Earth and environmental science - Module 1
On a bushwalk, students conduct hands-on investigations to collect data and make observations of rocks, minerals, soil and other physical components of the environment. Students record observations of interactions between atmospheric, geologic, hydrologic and biotic processes. Students observe artefacts and use grinding stones to consider Aboriginal classification of rocks.
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Learning activities
- Return bushwalk on Bungoona Path and one-way bushwalk down the Honeymoon Track to Reids Flat
- Observe features of rocks and minerals found on Bungoona Path
- Measure mass and volume of rocks in order to calculate density
- Examine Aboriginal classification of rocks
- Observe some physical properties of minerals and rocks
- Devise a dichotomous key to classify common rocks found on Bungoona Path
- Measure, record and compare physical factors in the heath and woodland
- Conduct soil testing to classify soil texture (including ball and ribbon method and sedimentation)
- Conduct a leaf litter survey and connect to soil properties
- Observe evidence of interactions between atmospheric, geologic, hydrologic and biotic processes (e.g., erosion and weathering)
Syllabus outcomes
Stage 6 Earth and Environmental Science (2017)
- conducts investigations to collect valid and reliable primary and secondary data and information EES11/12-3
- describes the key features of the Earth’s systems, including the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere and how they are interrelated EES11-8