General Integrated Science Year 11

Unit 1

Name: Date:

Teacher: Mrs Morritt Assessment Task 2 Field Trip

Assessment Task 2 Part A

Description of interactions in the Wetland Ecosystem at Herdsman’s Lake

Theme: Observation, Taking Field Notes and Questioning

Curriculum Objectives
 Observe, and draw Infographics showing ecological relationships in a wetland ecosystem.
 Interpret and discuss water quality measurement data and how humans affect these measurements.
 Identify the effect of humans on the wetland water quality and subsequent impact on living organisms.
 Discuss how to improve wetland water quality.
 Describe and discuss wetland management practices.

RESEARCH / DOCUMENTATION
Professional Guidance, excursion field note taking and sketches, questioning of professionals to
gain a deeper understanding of ecosystem interactions

MATERIALS
Herdsman Lake Reference sheets, this booklet for field notes, pen, pencil, eraser
PROCESSES: field notetaking, communicating knowledge through writing and diagrams

CRITERIA: This booklet is to be completed and handed in to your teacher before getting off the bus
back at the College. During a class next week, you will use your field notes to write in more detail
about the wetland ecosystem. Include:
1. Your name and today’s date.
2. Write a heading for each Ecological Activity.
a. Gather detailed notes to describe the ecological activity.
b. Sketch a diagram that represents the processes and interactions identified during the
activity.
c. Ask questions of the Guide and record answers that help you understand the
ecological interactions.
d. Formulate a question that could be researched.
3. During class write a response, including InfoGraphics to explain the ecological interactions
discussed on the Field Trip.

TIMELINE: Your field notes are to be completed before getting off the bus back at school.
PRESENTATION: Completion of this Field Note Booklet

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 Ecological Activity: _____________________________________________________________

Description of the Ecological Activity

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Diagram of the ecological interactions discussed

A question to research
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Description of the Ecological Activity

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Diagram of the ecological interactions discussed

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Description of the Ecological Activity

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Diagram of the ecological interactions discussed

A question to research
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