Stage 5
2016
Ms Curtis
Aim
• The aim of the Marine and Aquaculture
Technology Years 7–10 Syllabus is to develop
in students a capacity to design, produce,
evaluate, sustain, use and manage marine and
water related environments.
Broad Learning Outcomes
• understand, develop and communicate ideas and information
• access, analyse, evaluate and use information from a variety of sources
• work collaboratively with others to achieve individual and collective goals
• possess the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle
• understand and appreciate the physical, biological and technological world and make
responsible and informed decisions in relation to their world
• understand and appreciate social, cultural, geographical and historical contexts, and
participate as active and informed citizens
• express themselves through creative activity and engage with the artistic, cultural and
intellectual work of others
• understand and apply a variety of analytical and creative techniques to solve problems
• understand, interpret and apply concepts related to numerical and spatial patterns,
structures and relationships
• be productive, creative and confident in the use of technology and understand the impact of
technology on society
• understand the work environment and be equipped with the knowledge, understanding and
skills to evaluate potential career options and pathways
• develop a system of personal values based on their understanding of moral, ethical and
spiritual matters.
Define the following terms
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Ocean
Phyla
Marine
Repositories
continental shelf
Estuaries
Environment
Ecosystem
Rationale
• Read the information on page 8 of the Syllabus document and answer the
following questions
1. State what percentage of the earths surface is covered in oceans
2. Identify how many phyla are found exclusively in the ocean
3. Compare two views of the ocean (para 2)
4. When the UN allocated the AEEZ this doubled Australia's Size and level
of responsibility. Propose why
5. Suggest some of the ‘pressure on the marine environment’ that is
referred to in paragraph 3
6. Australia must manage:
km Coastline
million square km of continental shelf
islands
major estuaries
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Explain the term ‘future custodians’
What knowledge, understanding and skills does the syllabus propose this
subject will provide students
Objectives:
Knowledge Understanding and Skills
Students will develop:
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knowledge, understanding and appreciation of marine and aquatic environments
knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the economical sustainability of
aquaculture
knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the role of aquaculture in the
preservation of wild seafood stocks and the marine environment
knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes that promote ethical and
sustainable practices in the use, management and protection of the marine
environment
knowledge, understanding and skills in the responsible selection and safe use of
materials, equipment and techniques used in aquaculture and marine and
maritime activities
knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the industries and organisations
using, managing and regulating aquaculture and the marine environment
knowledge and skills in researching, experimenting and communicating in
marine and aquaculture contexts.
Outcomes p19 Syllabus
Core 1: Introduction to Marine and
Aquaculture Technology