2024 / 2025 Senior Secondary Biology Field Trip

9. Study of rocky shore ecosystem

The rocky shore has a unique zonation pattern, as well as many different microhabitats. During the field trip, the students use a belt transect to record the distribution of animals, measure abiotic factors, and learn about how organisms adapt to the harsh environment of rocky shores.

Field Site: Tung Wan, Ma Wan

Instructional mode:
Students would carry out field study under teacher’s instructions. Download the field trip worksheet here (PDF): Rocky_shore

Investigatory mode:
Students would design and implement a research project on their own, including setting up research topic, targets and variables, methodology, and construct a report after all. Students are required to submit a research proposal via an online system before the field trip.