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TLF ID M016171

This ABC In Depth feature article is a case study provides a useful contrast to the irrigation developed in the Ord River. Over ten years ago Cooper Creek escaped large-scale irrigation when scientists and graziers banded together to protest the plan. But has time and more research borne out that decision? This resource deals with important sustainability issues but is dated to 2008.

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Educational value
  • This resource addresses the Australian Curriculum cross curriculum priority Sustainability as well as Australian Curriculum literacy capability. It demonstrates Science as a Human Endeavour for year 9 and 10 students.
Year level

9; 10

Topics Decision making Values (Psychology) Rivers Reasoning Irrigation Evaluation Water
Learning area
  • Science

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Contributors
  • Author
  • Name: ABC - Science Feature
  • Organization: ABC - Science Feature
  • Description: author
  • Contributor
  • Name: ABC - Science Feature
  • Organization: ABC - Science Feature
  • Description: author
  • Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
  • Description: Data contributor
  • Name: Education Services Australia
  • Organization: Education Services Australia
  • Description: Data manager
  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
  • URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/
  • Publisher
  • Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Description: Publisher
  • Resource metadata contributed by
  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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Learning Resource Type
  • Text
Rights
  • © 2013 Australian Broadcasting Corporation.