Brighton le sands Beach

This portal involves a Virtual fieldwork program.

This focus of this study incorporates the topic of Investigating Australia's Physical Environments.

Immerse yourself in a virtual study that illustrates and provides a case analysis of the coastal landscape of the beach and surrounding environment. Videos will be provided for your data collection and activities will allow you to apply geographical understanding and problem solving capabilities toward the focus topic.

By the end of the virtual field work program, you will be able to form relationships and linkages between the syllabus content (curriculum program) related to Investigating Australia's Physical Environment and the field work study.

Best wishes and enjoy your experience!

[video:https://youtu.be/fycksUCnpP0] 

You have been chosen to take part in our Virtual Field work program of study. This program will provide you with a virtual illustration of the coastal landscape of the beach in Brighton le sands and a tour of the ecosystem surrounding the landscape.

We require expert analysis on the impacts of human interaction, natural resources, degredation on the coastal environment in order to understand the implications of long-term sustainability and management.

Investigating Australia's Physical Environment

Australia's beaches are considered historic landforms that are located on the coast of seas or oceans. 

Lesson 1

Watch the following clip and complete the activities below.

[video:https://youtu.be/Zc0msCcBOjU]

Activity 1 - Acesss to the landscape of Brighton le sands beach

A beach is a landform along the coast of an ocean or sea, or the edge of a lake or river. It usually consists of loose particles, which are often composed of rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles, or cobblestones.

The purpose of this activity is to develop an understanding of the way the beach provides access and security to patrons and customers that use it

Task

(i) Identify and explain the services and infrastructure available in providing suitable access to customers that go to the beach

(i) Identify and discuss the security measures used in the beach as observed in the video.

(i) Use a blank sheet of paper to conduct a field sketch on the approximate length of the beach (as observed in the video). Include in your drawing all landforms, objects, resources, signs or barricades that you can observe. Use an approximate scale (in metres).

When you have completed this task, you are to upload it to this web quest.

 

Activity 2 - Discovery of natural resources and erosion on the beach

The purpose of this activity is to discover and explain the existence of natural resources and impacts of erosion in the maintenance of the coastal environment.

Watch the following clip and complete the activities below.

[video:https://youtu.be/KH-hc1yQhI8]

(i) List the types of natural resources you can observe

(ii) Using secondary data, discuss reasons why these natural resources are formed part of and contribute to this environment (refer to influences of human activity)

(iii) Identify and describe coastal processes present and how they shape the beach and headlands. Draw a profile sketch of two different cliffs and suggest an explanation for their different appearance.

Once you have drawn the sketch, upload it to this web quest

Lesson 2

continue observing Video 2 to complete the following tasks

Activity 1 - Sand particles on the coastal environment

The purpose of this activity is to understand the many different types of sand available around the world.

(i) Define (in complete sentences) what the term erosion means (use secondary data if required). What creates the process of erosion?

(ii) List and explain erosion in this coastal environment, paying attention to the influence of human activity on the beach as well

(iii) Explain using secondary data, where beach sand comes from? Using primary and secondary data collection, compare this beach sand with others types around the world.

Using complete sentences and in your own words, you are to consider differences and similiarities in:

- Colour of sand

- Size of grains (fine, medium or coarse)

Questions to think about:

> Are all of the grains alike, or are there many different colours, shapes and sizes?

> Why would a geologist want to know about the type of sand of a beach?

Activity 2 - Classification of species and animals

The purpose of this activity is to understand the reasons for species/animal occupancy in the coastal environment and the future sustainability of their habitats

(i) Identify the existence of species in the coastal environment (i.e. what kind of animals and seaweed live on the beach?)

(i) Using secondary data, research the species or animals you identify in the video and complete the following:

(Note: if you cannot find this animal/species, you may research other species or animals that are normally occupy or live in the coastal environment at the beach)

a) Insert a sketch/drawing of the animal/species on a blank sheet of paper

b) Discuss the habitat and survival of this animal/species

c) Identify and explain any threats to their future existence 

d) Provide your views/opinions when you enconter these types of species/animal on the beach environment

 

Lesson 3

Watch the following clip and complete the activities below.

[video:https://youtu.be/yy-prLXOUeo]

Activity 1 - Other uses for the beach: Human interaction

The purpose of this activity is to develop understanding of human interaction on the beach and coastal environment

Task

(i) List the indicators (present in the video) that show human interaction on the beach (hint. movement of water and sand)

(ii) Using secondary data to support your justification, complete the following questions:

[a] identify reasons why people go to the beach and in what season attracts the most populations. What weather conditions are required to attract a high population of people to the beach?

[b] Is there research to suggest the impact of human involvement on the beach harms the coastal environment? If so, explain.

(c) List and explain reasons how the natural coastal environment positively impacts upon human interaction (i.e. activities)

(d) Discuss adjustments or solutions that can be made to protect the environment and to preserve long-term sustainability in the area.

Activity 2 - landmarks and infrastructure surround the coastal environment

The purpose of this activity is to provide an insight into the functions of surrounding environments in close proximity to the beach

Task

(i) List examples of services or infrastructure that surrounds the beach and coastal environment

(ii) Explain how they are formed to function and interact with the coastal environment 

(i) Can adjustments be made to the surrounding coastal environment? If so, explain what you think should be included or built to provide a sustainable ecosystem in the long-term. (Use secondary data to support your justification). If not, explain any consequences or constraints that may hinder the long-term sustainability of this ecosystem.

Lesson 4

Activity 1 - Weather and Climate in the coastal beach environment

Climatic graphs and data are important for town planners when considering the construction and location of infrastructure, buildings and more importantly - 'beaches'.

Refer to your responses in Activity 2 (lesson 2) on the type of weather conditions in a particular season that attracts a high proportion of people to the beach. Construct a climatic graph and highlight the months, seasons and weather conditions that illustrates when most people travel to the beach to justify your previous answers.

Refer to the image provided below as a guide when constructing your climatic graph

Requirement:

You are required to collect climatic data for the Sydney region (the most current) at the following web site: http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/data/

You are to upload your work (drawing) to this web quest when you have completed your climatic graph.

Note: remember to label and colour code the appropriate axis.

i.e. x axis = months, y axis = temperature:red (left) and rainfall/precipitation: blue (right)

 

1) What does the graph show over a 12-month period? Consider similarities and comparisons in terms of temperature and rainfall (precipitation).

2) Explain how the findings in this climatic graph informs and justifies your understanding and response in the previous task (Activity 2 in lesson 2)

2) List and explain at least THREE reasons why climatic graphs and data are useful in our everyday lives? 

 

Marking Criteria
Criteria	Fail	Pass	Credit	Distinction	High Distinction
0-25 Explanation and understanding of the landscape of the coastal environment.	0-12 Poor explanation of the the landscape. Limited attempt at field sketching. Demonstrates poor understanding.	13-16 Basic explanation of the landscape. Satisfactory attempt at field sketching. Demonstrates basic understanding.	17-19 Sound explanation of the landscape, using examples. Demonstrates sound understanding and application, using field sketching.	20-22 More in-depth explanation of the landscape, using examples. Demonstrates great understanding and application, using field sketching.	23-25 Excellent explanation of the landscape. Demonstrates excellent understanding and application, using field sketching.
0-25 Analysis and understanding of the implications of natural resources and erosion on the coastal environment.	0-12 Poor analysis of the implications of natural resources and erosion. Demonstrates poor understanding.	13-16 Basic analysis of the implications of natural resources and erosion. Demonstrates Basic understanding.	17-19 Sound analysis of the implications of natural resources and erosion. Demonstrates sound understanding and application.	20-22 More in-depth analysis of the implications of natural resources and erosion. Compares and contrasts examples. Demonstrates great understanding and application.	23-25 Excellent analysis of the implications of natural resources and erosion. Compares and contrasts examples. Demonstrates excellent understanding and application.
0-25 Analysis and understanding of the implications of species, human interaction and surrounding infrastructure on the coastal environment.	0-12 Poor analysis of the implications of species, human interaction and surrounding infrastructure. Demonstrates poor understanding.	13-16 Basic analysis of the implications of species, human interaction and surrounding infrastructure. Demonstrates Basic understanding.	17-19 Sound analysis of the implications of species, human interaction and surrounding infrastructure. Demonstrates sound understanding and application.	20-22 More in-depth analysis of the implications of species, human interaction and surrounding infrastructure. Compares and contrasts examples. Demonstrates great understanding and application.	23-25 Excellent analysis of the implications of species, human interaction and surrounding infrastructure. Compares and contrasts examples. Demonstrates excellent understanding and application.
0-25 Creation and analysis of climatic graph.	0-12 Unable to create graph. No analysis. Demonstrates poor understanding.	13-16 Graph created. Basic analysis of the data. Demonstrates basic understanding.	17-19 Graph created. Sound analysis of the data. Demonstrates sound understanding.	20-22 Graph created. More in-depth analysis of the data. Demonstrates great understanding.	23-25 Graph created. Excellent analysis of the data. Demonstrates excellent understanding.

Congratulations! You have reached the completion of your Virtual Fieldwork Study.

You have now acquired the knowledge of environmental analysis of Brighton le sands beach, skills in problem solving and ability to engage in real-world learning contexts using this amazing online virtual tool. 

As a result, you are now an expert in Investigating Australia's Physical Environment.

I thank you all for participating and i hope you enjoyed your experience.