Years 11 and 12

Is fire good for the environment? Let's answer this burning question.

Fire has been present in the Western Australian landscape for millions of years – since long before the arrival of humans – and it has influenced the evolution of plants and animals. Engage in biological fieldwork to examine the impacts of fire on the environment. Discover the role fire has played in the evolution of our forests and the interdependent relationship of fire and the Australian bush. Learn about traditional burning practices and the difference in fire behaviour between wildfire and prescribed burns. This excursion also includes an animal encounter* where you learn how our native species have adapted to live in a fire prone environment  

Curriculum links: Biology General Unit 2 (SCSA, ACv9) & Unit 4 (SCSA, ACv9), Biology ATAR  Unit 1(SCSA, ACv9) & Unit 4 (SCSA, ACv9), ATAR Integrated Science Unit 2 (SCSA) Cross-curricular and General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking (ACv9), Numeracy (ACv9), Personal and Social Capability (ACv9), Sustainability (ACv9) 

COST: $890 (inc GST), max 30 students  

Duration: 4 hours, from 10am to 2pm including morning tea and lunch times. Groups arrive at 10 am then have 15-20 minutes for morning tea, activities commence after morning tea. Finish times can be adjusted to your needs.

Venues:

• Perth Hills Discovery Centre, Mundaring only

1. Maximum students per group is 30. Multiple groups can be accommodated.
2. Our booking officer will get back to you via email to confirm your excursion within 7 working days.
   

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If you have any questions regarding this activity, please email us at n2n@dbca.wa.gov.au. You need to submit and online enquiry form for any program, no bookings will be taken via email or phone.