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Willunga Basin Field Trip

13 Aug 2013

Teacher: Cynthia Pyle

School: TESEP

Category: Field Trips

Years: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10


Maslin Bay and Port Willunga Bay together display a sequence of sedimentary rocks that were formed over a period spanning from 42 million years ago to the present day. Each of the rock types was formed under a unique set of conditions, ranging from a river estuary to a shallow sea.

Key Concepts to be covered before the excursion

These are linked to the Science Understanding strand of the Year 8 Earth and Space sciences statement in the Australian Curriculum.

Feel free to contact Cynthia Pyle should you have any questions. Cynthia is also willing to go on a practice trip or the actual excursion provided you can arrange mutually convenient dates.

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Teachers: To receive the answers to the student worksheets please email Cynthia Pyle or the Webmaster.