Grime Scene Investigation
A targeted fieldwork program for talented Stage 3 Science and Technology students to celebrate World Environment Day 2008


Grime Scene
The study site - Georges River Sylvania



Teams focused on an ecosystem within the Georges River estuary close to Sylvania Public School. By taking on the roles of an ecologist, biologist, water quality chemist and environmental scientist, the team along with their teacher conducted their study of water quality, adaptations of living theings, viewed plankton under a microscope projection, undertook a fish dissection, classified species and discussed environmental issues of concern in and around the waterway. The results of this study are listed below. Teams were encouraged to make their presentations available to the Centre and local councils.


Alfords Point PS Team 1
A PowerPoint presentation

Alfords Point PS Team 2
A PowerPoint presentation

Bexley PS
A PowerPoint presentation of pictures of their poster

Bexley PS
A PowerPoint presentation

Coogee PS
A PowerPoint presentation

Lugarno PS
A PowerPoint presentation

Marton PS

A PowerPoint presentation

Miranda PS

A PowerPoint presentation

Rockdale PS Team 1
A PowerPoint presentation

Rockdale PS Team 2

A PowerPoint presentation

Sylvania PS
A Quicktime movie


More of these presentations can be viewed on the Sydney Region website under the showcase section.






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