Earth's Environment Worksheet-Blacktown Bell Frog-Geog Eml

1The Earth’s EnvironmentA Marshy MysteryAs urban Sydney sprawls in all directions, natural bushlandis being replaced by houses and roads. This GeographicalInquiry will focus on the connections between people andnature by looking at the endangered Green and Golden BellFrog which was reported to be seen in the wetland atBlacktown Showground.Inquiry Questions: How does the environment support the lives of peopleand other living things, for example the Green andGolden Bell Frog? How can people use places and environments moresustainably?GE2-1:GE2-2:GE2-4:Student Name:

2Inquiry Aim:The aim of this Geographical Inquiry is to investigate the Earth’s Environment, with a focus onthe connections between people and nature. You will be researching the reported sighting of aGreen and Golden Bell Frog at the Blacktown Showground wetlands. You will evaluate thesite and its potential to support a population of Green and Golden Bell Frogs.Pre Visit Tasks: The Blacktown Bell FrogComplete this section at school before your Brewongle nedspeciesapp/profile.aspx?id 104831. Use the information and the video in the links above to write a paragraphdescribing the Green and Golden Bell Frog.2. What do Green and Golden Bell Frogs eat?As tadpolesAs adult frogs3. What type of habitat do Green and Golden Bell Frogs live in?4. List 3 important features Green and Golden Bell Frogs need in their habitat.

35. Describe one of the main threats to Green and Golden Bell Frogs.6. Can you think of another threat?Sighting DetailsCase Number: 534952Date: 18th July, 2017Reporting Officer: MichelleReported By: Catherine SmithSpecies Sighted: Green and Golden Bell Frog (Litoria aurea)Location: Blacktown Showground Precinct (Frances Park)Details: Individual Green and Golden Bell Frog sighted among marsh plants directly adjacent to thesteps on the southern side of the Grounds Keeper Café.Seemingly healthy with no apparent signs of ill health.

4At Blacktown ShowgroundSummaryAt the conclusion of each investigation, indicate whether or not the habitatfeature supports a Bell Frog polesFoodFrogsNatural HabitatHabitatPredatorsLitterPeoplePeople PresentPOTENTIALUNLIKELY

5Water – Physical & Chemical TestsDid you know? The more turbid (dirty) the water, the higher the temperature The higher the temperature of the water, the lower the oxygen levelRESULTTEMPERATUREOXYGENRESULTBETWEEN0 - 6 7 - 11 12 - 18 19 SCOREYOUR SCORE241020–23–45–89 041040 - 5010SALINITY51 – 300301 – 500501 852HEAVY METALSNone1-22 1050TOTAL SCORESCORE RESULTS0 - 1213 - 2324 - 40UnlikelyPotentialHighly LikelyRESULTSPEED OF FLOW0 – 5cm/minSCOREHighly Likely6 – 10cm/minPotential11 cm/minUnlikely

6Food (for Frogs)Did you know? Water bugs are a food source for Green and Golden Bell Frogs Water bugs are sensitive to their er4Treader5mmTOTAL SCORESCORE RESULTS0 -10Unlikely11 – 25Potential26 – 50Highly Likely

7Food (for Tadpoles)Did you know?Tadpoles eat algae and other plant materialDESCRIPTIONAlgaeWater plantsRESULTSCOREGreen tinge to wateror green slimepresentNoneSome210Lots5Soft and hard waterplants growing inwater.None2Some4Lots10TOTAL SCORESCORE RESULTS0-6Unlikely7 - 13Potential14 - 20Highly LikelyYOURSCORE

8HabitatDid you know?Green and Golden Bell Frogs need different habitat during differentstages of their life ULT SCORE YOURSCOREFresh body of water,None2natural orSome4constructed. SlowLots10moving or still.Flowering plants,grasses and foliage.Plants in and nearwater.Rocks, crevices,REFUGE HABITAT plants and othermaterial nearby toprovide shelter.Connected to otherwet areas,CONNECTIVITY easements, laneways,HABITATvegetation, grassyopen areas, 10TOTAL SCORESCORE RESULTS0 - 15Unlikely16 - 28Potential29 - 40Highly Likely

9Habitat – PredatorsFeral Animals - Sketch the footprints you observe then use the ID Chartsto identify the animals present.NameNameNameNameSCORE RESULTS2 feral animalsUnlikely1feral animalPotential0feral animalsHighly Likely

11People – LitterItemsConsumer ItemsCigarette butts & filtersCigarette lightersPens, markers & other plastic stationaryStraws, lollypop sticks, cups, plates & cutleryToothbrushes, brushes, combs, hair ties, etcToys, party poppers, ribbons, clips & similarPackaging ItemsPlastic bags supermarket, garbage, dog pooPlastic drink bottles (water, milk, soft drink)Plastic packaging food (wrap, packets, etc)Plastic containers non-food (chemicals)Paper &CardboardGlass &CeramicRemnantsOther plasticPlastic pieces hard & solidPlastic film (bits of plastic bag, wrap, etc)Foam (polystyrene)Glass alcohol bottlesGlass or ceramic pieces brokenGlass jars & sauce bottlesNewspaper, magazines, brochuresPaper & cardboard packagingTetra packs & drink cartonsRubberItemsBalloons, balls, toys, elastic straps & BandsRubber footwear & thongsWoodItemsWooden iceblock sticks, pencils, matches etcExtrasRubber remnantsAluminum cansOther woodTotalTally & Notes

12People - ActivitiesActivityNumber of People (tally)TotalChildren playing in playgroundAdults supervising in playgroundPeople picnickingPeople exercisingPeople walkingPeople in cafePeople relaxingPeople working (council workers)StudentsSummaryHow do you think litter and the number and activities or people present would impact thechance of Green and Golden Bell Frogs living in the area?Use your results on litter and people present to complete the following table. Shade the boxwhich you think reflects your findings.UnlikelyPotentialHighly LikelyLitterLotsSomeNonePeople PresentLotsSomeNone

13Post-Visit Tasks : The Blacktown Bell FrogComplete this section at school after your Brewongle excursion1. Conduct an audit of the frog habitat near your school. Tick whether there are none, some or lots ofeach feature. Use your results to identify actions you can do to make your school more frog-friendly!NoneSomeLotsClean (unpolluted) body of waterStill or very slow moving waterRange of water bugsAlgae and other plantsBreeding habitatForaging habitatRefuge habitatConnectivity habitatNo evidence of predators (foxes,gambusia)TAKECOULDACTION IMPROVEWELLDONESCORE RESULTSMostly NoneMostly SomeMostly LotsTake Action!Identify ways to improve each of the featuresmissing in your school.Make Some Changes!You’ve got some frog-friendly features, butyou could work to make sure you have more.Well Done!You have a very frog-friendly school yard!Keep a look-out for frogs at school!

142. Use the data you collected on your excursion as well as your own research to write a list of theways people can make Blacktown Showground a better habitat for Green and Golden BellFrogs.3. Use information on the link below as well as other sources to research the effects of domesticpets on native wildlife. Conduct a class debate on the topic “People should not be allowed tohave domestic pets in p4. Conduct online research on the Green and golden bell frog. Create a short viral video (lessthan 1 minute) to educate people in your community about the Green and golden bell frog.Share your video with Brewongle EEC and we will help you send it viral! Start your researchwith the following links, but remember to put the information in your own speciesapp/profile.aspx?id hreatenedspecies/08468tsdsgreengoldenbro.pdf

Toothbrushes, brushes, combs, hair ties, etc Toys, party poppers, ribbons, clips & similar s Plastic bags supermarket, garbage, dog poo Plastic drink bottles (water, milk, soft drink) Plastic packaging food (wrap, packets, etc) Plastic containers non-food (chemicals) Other plastic s Plastic pieces hard & solid