Birch Hill Station historic study

Introduction

There are a number of old homestead remains of historic significance within the Birch Hill area, including the original cob cottage foundations and a fenced grave registered with the Historic Places Trust.

Students may experiment with original building materials to explore historic construction methods, discussing the links between people and land use.

Level

Year groups: 1-10
Curriculum levels: 1-5

Learning areas

Maths

Geometry and measurement (multiple AO)

Science

Planet Earth and Beyond

Earth systems – recognise the earth’s resources

Social Studies

Understand how time and change affect peoples lives

Understand how places in NZ are significant

Understand how management of resources impacts on sustainability

Technology

Technological Knowledge

Technological modelling (multiple AO)

Technological products

 

Nature of Technology

Characteristics of technology – how environments impact on technology

*If you have another learning area you wish to explore, we can adapt. 

      Learning objectives

      Students will:

      • make links between the landscape and social history experiment with material properties and building design
      • can make comparisons between modern and historic high-country land use.

      Key competencies

      Thinking, participating and contributing

      Details

      Location: DOC Aoraki/Mount Cook Visitor Centre
      Duration: Various depending on key focus
      Hazard level: Minimal
      Cost: LEOTC fee (presentation only)