Environmental change and management

Sydney

Geography

Summary

S5 - Geography
Investigate human‑induced environmental change and evaluate sustainable management strategies in Australia and Sumatra.

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Stage
Stage 5
Learning areas
Geography
Duration & location
1 hour workshop in our immersive habitat classrooms.
Cost
$19.50 per student for NSW Government Schools, or $24.50 per student for non-NSW Government Schools.
Inclusions
Includes workshop session, learning resource and Zoo entry.

Workshop overview

Taronga’s local and international conservation programs provide an ideal case study for the Stage 5 Environmental Change and Management unit. In this workshop, students examine the causes and consequences of human‑induced environmental change, focusing on ecosystems in Australia and Sumatra that are under increasing pressure from habitat loss, deforestation and unsustainable land use.

Learners explore how different worldviews influence approaches to environmental management and discuss why sustainability requires ecological, cultural and economic considerations. Through guided activities, students investigate the value of biologically rich landscapes and analyse how environmental change threatens ecosystems and species survival.

By evaluating real‑world responses to deforestation in both Australia and Sumatra, students not only compare management strategies and assess their effectiveness but also propose individual and collective actions that have the power to contribute to sustainable outcomes.

Learning outcomes

Stage: Stage 5

Outcomes

Content

Geography

GE5-DFC-01 - explains how the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments change over time
GE5-MAN-01 - assesses different approaches to the management and protection of places and environments

Environment

Important interrelationships between humans and the environment.
Quality of the environment and significant environmental challenges.
Approaches to environmental management.

Sustainability

Short-term and long-term implications of change on environments.
Change
Consequences of urbanisation.
Protection of places and environments as a result of sustainable management practices.

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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