Global sustainability: Tourism

Dubbo

Geography

Business

Summary

S6 - Geography
Investigate Taronga Western Plains Zoo as an economic enterprise and explore tourism linkages, flows and global influences.

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Stage
Stage 6 (Year 12)
Learning areas
Geography, Business
Duration
1.5 hours
Cost
$14.00 per student for NSW Government Schools, or $16.00 per student for non-NSW Government Schools.
Inclusions
Includes workshop session, case study and Zoo entry.

Workshop overview

Global Sustainability - Tourism supports the Stage 6 Geography topic of the same name. It focuses on a local-scale case study of Taronga Zoo as part of the broader sustainable-tourism movement. Students will learn about Taronga Western Plains Zoo's initiatives, roles and responsibilities, and outcomes as a global leader in the movement towards more sustainable tourism through a presentation from the Education Team. They will also have the opportunity to collect some primary data across the Zoo to highlight the projects and outcomes that Taronga Western Plains Zoo engages in related to sustainable tourism.

Learning outcomes

Stage: Stage 6

Outcomes

Content

Geography

GE-12-01 analyses rural and urban places, ecosystems, global biodiversity and economic activity, for their characteristics, spatial patterns, interactions, and nature and extent of change over time
GE-12-02 analyses geographical processes and influences, at a range of scales, that form and transform places and environments
GE-12-03 assesses geographical opportunities and challenges and the role of varying perspectives and responses in their management
GE-12-05 synthesises and evaluates relevant geographical information from a variety of sources
GE-12-07 selects and applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork, and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments

Geographical Inquiry Skills
Acquire quantitative and/or qualitative data and information using ethical practices by:

Acquiring geographical information

collecting and recording primary geographical data using a range of tools

Processing geographical information

Represent data and information in appropriate forms, and where appropriate, by:
*using digital and spatial technologies
*conforming to cartographic convention
Interpret, synthesise and analyse data and information using quantitative and qualitative methods to:
*make reasoned generalisations and inferences
*propose explanations for patterns, trends, relationships and anomalies using geographical models and theories where relevant
*draw conclusions and predict future trends

Taronga Education is dedicated to providing inclusive and accessible learning experiences for all students. Our aim is to support every student’s participation and engagement in our workshops, and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments for your students. Please contact our education team with any queries you might have.

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