Geography - Sustainable biomes

Geographical inquiry questions

• How do people use and alter biomes for food production?
•  What are some of the factors affecting food production at Brewongle EEC?

Outcomes:

• Explains the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments GE5-1
• Analyses the effect of interactions and connections between people, places and environments GE5-3
• Assesses management strategies for places and environments for their sustainability GE5-5
• Acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using appropriate and relevant geographical tools for inquiry GE5-7
• Communicates geographical information to a range of audiences using a variety of strategies GE5-8

Content:

•  Biomes-
• Changing biomes
• Biomes produce food
• Challenges to food production

Cross Curriculum Priorities:

• Sustainability

Activity 1 - Compass & iPad map tour of sustainability elements of Brewongle EEC

Students evaluate permaculture elements. They discuss and provide reasons for the location of the element before explaining its importance. Students create a sketch map of the site.

Activity 2 - Bushland soil assessment

Using a range of scientific and geographical tools, students assess the biotic and abiotic parameters of the soil. Students discuss and analyse results, comparing the soil health and productivity of sites around Brewongle.

Activity 3 - Soil assessment

Students replicate the tests conducted in the bushland soil and compare results.

Activity 4 - The original Australian Biome

Explore our bushland to discover Aboriginal bush tucker food production and use.

The pre-excursion tasks can be found on pages 2-5 of the worksheet (link below). The following map and downloadable resources will assist in the completion of pre-excursion activity 1 questions. 

Activity one resources:

• Download our Brewongle EEC Permaculture Plan
• Use the CSIRO Climate Analogues Explorer

Worksheet