Years 11 and 12

Investigate  within a wetland ecosystem

Investigate how a wetland ecosystem functions by conducting a range of field tasks on its biotic and abiotic components. Conduct tests on water quality, sample the macroinvertebrate community and identify the ecological role of the organisms. The role of humans in modifying the ecosystem is considered and students will discuss how wetlands can be managed sustainably into the future. This excursion can be done with either a Biology or Geography focus and students are encouraged to formulate research questions, which their data collection will help answer.

*Can be run as a two site comparison, upstream and down stream of the Kent St Weir

COST: $16.50 per student (minimum payment for 20 students)

Excursion duration is 4hrs and runs from 10am to 2pm including morning tea and lunch times.  Finish times can be adjusted to your needs.

Venues:

• Canning river Eco Education Centre , Wilson

Geography ATAR Unit 3, Geography General Unit 1, Biology ATAR Unit 1, Biology General Unit 4, Integrated Science, ATAR Unit 2, Integrated Science General Unit 1

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.