A level ecology field days

There are a number of sites available to investigate either a Psammosere, Halosere or Hydrosere. The day will involve looking at the key features of the stages of succession. Measuring the abiotic and edaphic factors. Identifying pioneer species and plant specialists and their adaptations. Field techniques will be undertaken and the limitations associated with the methods discussed. The management undertaken to conserve plaigioclimax communities and seral stages will be identified.

Important Information

Ability Level(s):
Relevant Subject(s): Geography
Terrain: Uneven
Distance: 3.00 miles
Cost: £240.00
Maximum places: 30

Equipment Required

The children should have:

In autumn and winter and on colder days;

  • Appropriate clothes & waterproofs
  • Sensible shoes
  • Food and drink
  • Clipboard
  • Pencil & data sheets

In spring and summer and on warmer days;

  • Sun hats & sun cream

The adults should carry:

In autumn and winter and on colder days;

  • A means of cleaning the children’s hands after the toilet or before food
  • Spare clothes for the children
  • Spare food and drinks
  • Pencils and data sheets
  • Rubbish bag
  • First aid kit
  • Emergency procedure form
  • Mobile phone

In spring and summer and on warmer days;

  • Sun hats & sun cream

This field trip has the following curriculum links

Geography: Geographical Skills

Field data collection, evaluating field techniques.

Geography: AQA

Coastal environments A level.

Geography: AQA Ecosystems: Change and Challenge

Nature of ecosystems.
Ecosystems in the British Isles over time.
Ecosystem issues on a local scale: impact of human activity. Changes in ecosystems.
A level.

Geography: AQA Geography Fieldwork Investigation

The individual investigation of a geographical argument, assertion, hypothesis, issue or problem.
A level.

Geography: OCR Environmental Issues

Ecosystems and environments under threat.
A level.

Geography: OCR Managing Physical Environments

Coastal environments.
A level.

Geography: WJEC

Coastal landforms and their management.
A2.

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