Stage 6 - Introduced Species
Earth and Environmental Science
Program Overview
This program involves a canoe paddle at Penrith Lakes.
The program focuses on the introduced aquatic plant, Salvinia. Through primary research, students discover how introduced species affect ecosystems.
Note: Student numbers are limited to 16 as set down in the DoE guidelines.
(If you have more then 16 students please refer to our Human Impacts-Water Management/Introduced Species program)
Focus
Earth and Environmental Science Focus Area
Stage 6: Human Impacts - Kayak Investigation
Note: This excursion can also be used as a model for a DEPTH STUDY.
Macro-invertebrates - Biotic data collection
Kayaking on regatta lake
Safety Instructions
Investigating introduced aquatic plants
Program Activities
Introduction to Penrith Lakes
Instruction for using Abiotic Equipment
Recess
Kayaking Safety Instructions
Kayak on lake investigating introduced aquatic plants
Biotic and Abiotic data collection
Lunch
Wrap up and Conclusions from first hand investigations and secondary data
Key Syllabus Outcomes
Stage 6 - Earth and Environmental Science - Human Impacts
- EES11/12-1 - Evaluates questions and hypotheses for scientific investigation
- EES11/12-2- evaluates investigations in order to obtain primary and secondary data and information
- EES11/12-3 - conducts investigations to collect valid and reliable primary and secondary data and information
- EES11-11- describes human impact on the Yarramundi Lagoon /Nepean River area in relation to hydrological processes, geological processes and biological changes EES11-11
Key Content
How do introduced species affect the Australian environment and ecosystems?
- Conduct an investigation into a local introduced species
- Describe ways in which introduced species contribute to the decline or extinction of native species