Coastal change management

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Program

Students investigate how a coastal environment functions, the changes that occur in this environment and the management strategies implemented. Students collect information on the biophysical factors and processes through measurement and observation. Students investigate: the causes and consequences of environmental change; management in place; the effectiveness of management strategies and propose potential management solutions.

Activities:

Students complete a walk observe and record environmental change and management in the area (includes use of a GPS and completion of a field sketch).
Students measure and compare biophysical factors using specialised equipment (e.g. anemometer, hygrometer, lux meter, clinometer and compass).
Students observe the types of stakeholders and complete a stakeholder analysis.
Students discuss the importance of dune vegetation, complete a vegetation transect and observe management in place to protect dune systems.
Students observe and measure coastal processes.

The basic program will be changed to suit the group size and weather conditions.

For further information on curriculum links, the program and excursion information see below or contact us.

Location

Redhead Beach

Students meet at Webb Park, Beach Road Redhead at 10:00am. The excursion takes place in Webb Park, on the beach adjacent to Webb Park and around the Redhead SLSC. Toilet facilities are available at the park. Students are collected from Webb Park at 2:00pm.

Details


What to bring	Printed worksheets in colour, clipboard and pencil. Students should bring lunch, recess, refillable water bottle, hats, sunscreen, covered walking shoes plus any special requirements of the group (Wet weather gear when necessary). Non-aerosol insect repellent is advisable in summer.
Bus information	On the day come directly to Webb Park, Beach Road Redhead. Student transport drops off students at this location to commence excursion at 10:00am. Transport collects students at 2:00pm at Webb Park, Beach Road, Redhead.
Supervision	AEEC is a NSW Department of Education school and staff are trained DoE teachers specialising in Environmental Education. AEEC teachers rely on the participation of visiting teachers to meet recommended supervision levels. Visiting teachers are ultimately responsible for behaviour of students, students with existing medical conditions or special needs.
Medical or special needs	Please notify Awabakal Environmental Education Centre of any medical conditions or special needs that may need to be taken into consideration when planning or delivering the program. Upon booking an excursion, a form will be emailed to complete to detail any medical or special needs.
Parent/ carer helpers	As our staff are Department of Education teachers we don’t require parent helpers on the day. If your school decides to bring parents, we kindly ask that you keep the number to a minimum. For safety reasons and the nature of our sites, parents will not be able to participate in activities.
Extreme or wet weather	Extreme weather conditions such as heavy rainfall, high winds and extreme bush fire danger may result in the excursion being modified, postponed or cancelled. If you have any concerns regarding the weather prior to the excursion, contact Awabakal Environmental Education Centre on 4955 8673 or email awabakal-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au.
Cancellations	Cancellations with less than three school weeks notice may incur an administration fee. This does not apply to cancellations due to weather or fire danger.

Sample timetable

Introduction - 10:00 am

Morning tea - 10:15 am

Learning activities - 10:30am

Lunch - 12:00pm

Learning activties - 12:30pm

Finish - 2:00pm

Students will have morning tea and lunch in Webb Park.

This timetable is only a guide and may be adjusted.

Syllabus outcomes and content

Geography outcomes

A student:

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

Key inquiry questions

Environmental change and management

How do environments function?
How do people’s worldviews affect their attitudes to and use of environments?
What are the causes and consequences of change in environments and how can this change be managed?
Why is an understanding of environmental processes and interconnections essential for sustainable management of environments?

Content

Environmental change and management

Environments

Students:

investigate the role and importance of natural environments

Environmental change

Students:

investigate human-induced environmental changes across a range of scales

Environmental management

Students:

investigate environmental management, including different worldviews and the management approaches of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Investigative study

Students:

investigate the biophysical processes essential to the functioning of the selected environment
investigate the causes, extent and consequences of the environmental change
investigate the management of the environmental change

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