Lesson Two- Stockton Bight Sand Dunes.

Introduction

This is part two of three of your comparative online study.

Previously, you were introduced to the case study of the Great Barrier Reef. Now you will be introduced to the case study of the Stockton Bight Coastal Sand Dunes. 

Upon the completion of the online comparative study, you should have a strong understanding and application of geographical issues with relation to ecosystems at risk, as well as two case studies to support your knowledge when writing your report.

Task

You have just been appointed to a new position as a senior research analyst for the Bureau of Environmental Research for Ecosystems at Risk. You will be required to complete a comparative study of the following two Ecosystems at Risk- The Great Barrier Reef and Stockton Bight Dunes. At the completion of your research, you will be required to write a 750 word report that analyses and evaluates the management strategies for both ecosystems. This report will need to be submitted to your supervisor. The report should specifically refer to the effectiveness and practicality of management strategies for each ecosystem, and any other recommendations you may have for improved or alternative strategies for the ecosystems. Your report will be used as part of a set of evidence and data which will be presented at the National Ecosystems at Risk 2017 Conference in Canberra.

You previously researched the case study of the Great Barrier Reef. Now you will research the case study of the Stockton Bight coastal sand dunes.

Process

  1. Open your Word Document. You will need it to complete the majority of the following activities.

 

  • Visit the following link:

http://www.livescience.com/34748-what-is-sand-beach-sand.html

  • Literacy Activity: Skim & Scan the information on this page.
  • On your word document, describe what sand is, and how it is made- using PEEL.
  1. Use the following link and read the information about sand dunes:

http://education.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/dune/

  1. Watch the following video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKU1K8n6jYM

  • On your word document, describe what sand dunes are, and how they are made.

 

  1. Use the following link: http://www.mrstevennewman.com/geo/Stockton/Home/index.html

 

  • On the left of the page is a table of contents. Read the information under "1.0 Spatial Patterns".

 

  • On your word document, describe the general location of coastal dunes and the geographic location of Stockton Bight.

 

  1. Skills: Open Google Earth: Locate Stockton Bight.

 

  • Take a screenshot of the location.
  • Save this screenshot on a separate word document. Print the page and next to the screenshot draw a Precis Map of Stockton Bight Sand Dunes. (refer to the template in your resources booklet)

 

  1. Evaluate whether the location of Stockton Bight is consistent with the general locations of coastal dunes, using PEEL/ ALARM to construct your answer.

 

  1. Evaluate why coastal dunes are generally located where they are. Complete your answer on your word document.

Conclusion

Be sure to save all of your work as you will need it to complete the comparative study, as well as future tasks.

Credits

Links:

"Ecosystems at Risk"

http://www.mrstevennewman.com/geo/index.html

National Geographic

http://education.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/dune/

“What is Sand?”

http://www.livescience.com/34748-what-is-sand-beach-sand.html

Videos:

Darron Gedge's Geography Channel

"Formation of Sand Dunes: Coastal Processes Part 5 of 6"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKU1K8n6jYM