Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems Excursion Y9&10
Preserve and restore ecosystems through sustainable water and land management.
PROGRAM DETAILS
YEAR LEVELS
Y9&10
cost
Full day 10am – 2pm $590 per group (max 25 students) +$10 booking fee
ratio
One adult: 20 students. Minimum of 1 staff per group
Explore how people are revitalising local ecosystems by sustainably managing land and water resources to create healthier habitats and counteract human-induced damage.
- Students recognize the critical role of biodiversity in maintaining healthy ecosystems
- Students employ scientific methods to study biotic and abiotic elements in local wetlands, understanding their contribution to biodiversity
- Students learn data collection techniques on ecosystem support for fauna and explore effective habitat restoration strategies
- Students assess historical land usage and its implications on current practices, while considering how community efforts and urban planning can aid ecosystem restoration
Curriculum Links: Science, Design & Technology, Geography, English, Civics & Citizenship, History, Intercultural Capabilities, Maths
“The activities at CERES were well designed and worked amazingly with our curriculum areas regarding sustainability. The students really enjoyed participating in the different activities and they were taught well.” – Year 9 Teacher