Teacher resource
Regent honeyeater: On the edge
Stage 6 (Years 11-12), Biology
This Saving our Species resource is ideal for Stage 6 Biology teachers. The resource and embedded depth study examine how threatened species are monitored and managed in NSW national parks.
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Conservation agencies monitor and manage threatened species in Australia to safeguard species and prevent extinction. This resource uses the Regent honeyeater as a case study, and investigates the biodiversity of the Hunter region, focusing on the following parks:
Students learn about:
- Threatening processes
- Contemporary issues
- Management strategies
- How to process and record data via an online Geographical Information System (GIS)
| Stage | Stage 6 (Years 11-12) |
|---|---|
| Learning area | Biology |
| Student outcomes |
BIO11/12-3. Conducts investigations to collect valid and reliable primary and secondary data and information BIO11/12-4. Selects and processes appropriate qualitative and quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media BIO11-11. Analyses ecosystem dynamics and the interrelationships of organisms within the ecosystem EES11-11. Describes human impact on the Earth in relation to hydrological processes, geological processes and biological changes |
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