Geography - Water in the world

Geographical inquiry questions

• How do natural and human processes influence the distribution and availability of water as a resource?
• What effect does the uneven distribution of water resources have on people, places and environments?

Outcomes:

• Locates and describes the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments GE4-1
• Describes processes and influences that form and transform places and environments GE4-2
• Explains how interactions and connections between people, places and environments result in change GE4-3
• Discusses management of places and environments for their sustainability GE4-5
• Acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using geographical tools for inquiry GE4-7

Content:

• The water cycle
• Water scarcity and water management
• The value of water

Cross Curriculum Priorities:

• Sustainability

Activity 1 - Topography

They inspect various stormwater mitigation measures used at Brewongle. Students gain understanding of the impact of vegetation and slope on stormwater and water quality in the catchment.

Activity 2 - Waterbug assessment

Students catch and survey waterbugs, utilising them as a biological indicator of water quality. Students compare water quality to water scarcity.

Activity 3 - Water quality of the Hawkesbury River

Students examine water quality utilising a range of physical and chemical testing equipment. They interpret their results and draw links between water quality results and landuse within the catchment.

Activity 4 - Vegetation

Students use geographical fieldwork tools to investigate the impact of walking tracks on the local environment at Brewongle.

Pre and post-excursion lessons are available in the student workbook (link below)

Student worksheet