Iron Cove - Stage 6 Geography
This excursion explores the Earth's Natural Systems Year 11 Geography topic. Iron Cove offers a rich environment for studying Earth's natural systems and their interconnections. Students can observe the intricate relationships between atmospheric systems, hydrological processes, geomorphic features, and ecological systems. Iron Cove provides a great location for study of a range of different environments and geographical processes: tidal movements, erosion, sedimentation, shoreline dynamics, mangrove ecosystems, ecological adaptations, wind and water circulations, climatic influences on local ecosystems.
Syllabus Content
Processes, cycles and circulations connecting natural systems
- atmospheric systems
- hydrological systems
- geomorphic systems
- ecological systems
- Characteristics of Earth’s natural systems and factors affecting their functioning
- The processes, cycles and circulations connecting natural systems
- atmospheric systems
- hydrological systems
- geomorphic systems
- ecological systems
Geographical Tools
Fieldwork
- Formulate geographical questions for investigation
- Identify, collect and record geographical data and information
- Construct a log of events and activities that records the development of a fieldwork activity
- Synthesise and interpret fieldwork data
- Evaluate a fieldwork activity
Cost
$35 per student + GST (38.50)
Minimum booking size
Excursions need a minimum of 15 students to run.
Please contact us if you have a class smaller than 15 and we can try to combine with a second school.
Please contact us if you have a class smaller than 15 and we can try to combine with a second school.
