Field of Mars Education Centre and Reserve

On Thursday 21 March, students from Year 11 Earth and Environmental Science had an excursion to the Field of Mars Education Centre and Reserve in Ryde. This is part of their Earth’s Resources module.  

Under the watchful eye of some of the local wildlife, the students tested abiotic factors, such as geology, wind, sunlight and soil composition. They used this data to compare the types of bushlands found in different regions across the reserve.  

Field studies are an important component of the earth and environmental sciences. Fortians who take this subject in Year 11 and 12 use these rich experiences to gather, process and analyse firsthand data that helps monitor the health of any environment.  

Thank you to the maturity of the students and to the staff at Field of Mars for making this experience a success.  

G. Guy