Year 11 Integrated Science

Marine Biology Excursion

Last Tuesday 2 April, the Year 11 Integrated Science classes went on an excursion to Mettams Pool at Trigg beach.  To prepare for this excursion students became familiar with the Intertidal ecosystem including the rocky shore and reef in Western Australia. They discussed the organisms that inhabit different areas of the reef and how they have adapted to do so.  During the excursion students set up transects along the reef and waded through the water to record both biotic and abiotic information.

After a stop off at Sorrento Quay for some lunch, the group made their way to the Aquarium of Western Australia. Here students studied the wonderful living things that inhabit Western Australia’s coastline in more detail. It was a fun educational day, enjoyed by students and staff.

I would like to thank Mr Godfrey, Mr D’Souza and Mrs Fitzgerald for giving up their day to help supervise this excursion.

Ms S Gardner (Integrated Science teacher

and Head of House - Kilnacrott)