Water in the World | Kamay Botany Bay EEC
Stage 4 - Geography
Location
Kamay Botany Bay EEC, Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell
Overview
Students will investigate the importance of water in our world with a focus on both an upland and lowland swamp ecosystem. They will investigate water quality through practical testing, consider how weather and climate impact on ecosystems, and learn about Aboriginal value of water and land management practices that have sustained wetlands for generations. Students will also examine how different people value wetlands and explore the challenges of managing water sustainably in today’s world. This hands-on experience aims to deepen understanding of water as a critical resource and inspire students to consider how they can protect our environment for the future.
Please note when booking, buses will need to stay for the day as the day is split between two sites.
Geography 7-10 Syllabus (2015)
GE4-1 locates and describes the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments
GE4-2 describes processes and influences that form and transform places and environments
GE4-3 explains how interactions and connections between people, places and environments result in change
GE4-5 discusses management of places and environments for their sustainability
GE4-7 acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using geographical tools for inquiry
Geography 7-10 Syllabus (2024)
GE4-DFC-01 locates the diverse features and describes the characteristics of a range of places and environments
GE4-PRI-01 explains the processes and interactions that change people, places and environments
GE4-MAN-01 explains the management and protection of places and environments
GE4-APC-01 explains Aboriginal Peoples’ Custodianship, care and management of Country
GE4-TAP-01 selects and uses geographical tools to acquire and process geographical information
GE4-COM-01 uses concepts and terminology to communicate geographical information for a range of purposes, audiences and contexts
- How do natural and human resources influence the distribution and availability of water as a resource?
- How do people interact with and manage water environments
- Explain Aboriginal Peoples’ Custodianship, care and management of Country
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
- Sustainability
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Civics and citizenship
- Critical and creative thinking
- Information and communication technology capability
Students will
- Collect data using a variety of water testing equipment at both Cape Solander and Marton Park wetlands, Kurnell.
- Learn about the history of this location and the catchment. Water quality at two locations will be measured. Issues and management of water quality will be examined.
- Identify different plant species and discover their benefits to the environment along with uses by Aboriginal people.
- Investigate the cultural role of plants in water filtering and the transportation of water in traditional water carriers