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. 

Location:
This excursion starts at Rodd Point at 9:30am.
The day finishes at Callan Park at 2pm-2:30pm

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Student Resources

Risk Assessment

Syllabus Content

Processes, cycles and circulations connecting natural systems

• Characteristics of Earth’s natural systems and factors affecting their functioning
• The processes, cycles and circulations connecting natural systems

Including:
- 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

$40 per student (including GST)

The cost includes the payment of The Harbour School Sydney staff, photocopying, and contributions to ongoing business costs such as insurance, staff training, etc.

Minimum booking size

Excursions need a minimum of 15 students to run, or a minimum payment of $600 (including GST).
Please contact us if you have a class smaller than 15 and we can try to combine with a second school.

Risk Assessment

Click to access and download the Iron Cove risk assessment.