Students explore the ponds and waterways of Centennial Parklands to understand how people, animals and environments are connected through water.
Stage 1 HSIE Geography
Students explore the ponds and waterways of Centennial Parklands to understand how people, animals and environments are connected through water.
Through observation, data collection and hands-on investigation, students learn how waterways support living things, how water moves through the park, and the different ways people use and care for these places.
Learning intention
Students will:
- discover the natural environment of Centennial Park's waterways
- describe how people connect to water environments and how they can care for them
- collect simple data to investigate what lives in and around the pond
- use geographical information to describe water movement and connections.
Activities
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What’s in our pond – data collection: Students observe the pond environment and record what they see—plants, animals, insects, water features and human-made structures. They gather data to identify the natural features and animal life in and around the pond.
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Dip net investigation: Using dip nets, students collect and identify small aquatic creatures. They discuss how water environments support living things and why caring for water quality is important.
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Water flow and eel pathways: Students explore how water moves through the ponds at Centennial Park and learn how eels travel through the park’s water system. They examine how waterways connect places and support animal movement and survival.
Curriculum links and syllabus outcomes
HS1-GEO-01 describes ways people connect to and care for places, water environments and each other, using geographical information
Vocabulary
Waterway, pond, flow, habitat, care, connect, environment, eel, data, living things, water quality.
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