1. Mordialloc Creek CUE Day Out Kayaking and Environmental Heath Survey

2. Important Information What where when?  Students must meet at South Road gates by 1.10pm.  5pm return to school.  Must be wearing School PE uniform (shorts).  Have in your back pack  Sun Hat  Sun screen  Complete change of clothing  Full water bottle  Wet shoes  Ipad Tasks 1. For Homework watch the 2 short videos on STL link 2. During CUE day out students must fill in the Data Entry Sheet. (1 between 2-3 students) 3. After CUE day out select ONE of the Reflection Tasks to do for homework and submit it to your mentor by the following Tuesday. 4. If you want to see how you are being marked have a look at the Assessment task Rubric. RECCOMENDED 5. All these documents including this slide Show are available on STL link including supporting research material for your reflection task.

3. Essential Question “Is this environment healthy?” Characteristics of Environmental Health (HOT TIP: look for these at Mordialloc Creek when we are kayaking and walking) Fauna  What animals live in this environment? do they look healthy? What is their food source? Could their food source be contaminated by pollution? Are there many types of different animals? What about insects? What animals do you expect to see? Flora  What plants are living beside the creek? Are there any plants living in the creek? Do you think the plants grew naturally or did humans put these here? Water Quality  What do you notice about the water quality? Is it flowing? Or Stagnant? Is it clear? Does it smell ?

4. Characteristics of Environmental Health continued Pollutants  What types of pollution do you expect to find in a storm water drain? What types of pollutions do you expect to find in the bay? Where might pollution in this area come from? What can we do to minimise pollutants in this area? Water pH  What do you already know about pH? Why do you think it an important indicator for environmental health? Is high pH dangerous to living creatures, is low pH dangerous? Nitrates in water  What are nitrates and how are they apart of our environment? why are they there and can it be dangerous to living creatures?  For Homework tonight watch the 2 Videos on SLT Link.

5. What do students have to do before the CUE Day out?  Watch the videos on SLT Link  Mordialloc Creek Preparation Information  Water Testing pH and nitrates  Make sure you have all the required items  If you have any questions please contact Ms Harrison We look forward to seeing you at Mordialloc Creek!