Gathering Geographical Information
- Locate and describe the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary and Saltwater Creek using a range of sources, such as maps and images.
- Explore and define what an estuary is using a range of sources, including text and video. Here are 3 links to get you started. Use the thinking routine +1 to record the key ideas.
- Use a range of tools to estimate the length of Saltwater Creek.
- How might the Darkinjung people have used this land?
- Study current photographs or images of Saltwater Creek (at various locations) and identify the main geographical features.
- Research how Saltwater Creek is maintained and managed, as well as who is responsible for looking after it. Record your findings and be sure to record the name and web address of the sources you use.
- Create a T-chart outlining the positive and negative impacts of land use on Saltwater Creek.