Birds in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Introduction
Students identify the different characteristics of some of the fascinating birds found in the park.Birds include kea, New Zealand falcon/kārearea, rock wren/pīwauwau, rifleman/tītitiponamu, paradise shelduck/pūtangitangi and more.
They study models and slides as they explore the different habitats, foods an neccessities for survival in a threatened environment.
Level
Year groups: 1-10
Curriculum levels: 1-6
Learning areas
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Learning Area |
Discipline |
Strand |
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English |
Speaking, Writing |
Purposes and audiences, ideas |
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The Arts |
Visual Arts |
Listening, communicating & interpreting |
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Science |
Nature of Science |
Investigating in Science |
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Living World |
Ecology, Evolution |
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Social Studies |
Understand how people interact with environments |
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*If you have another learning area you wish to explore, we can adapt.
Learning objectives
Students will:
- recognise the value of our native birds
- recognise the characteristics of different species
- understand that birs have different habitats, foods and needs.
Key competencies
Thinking, using language, symbols and texts
Details
Location: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre
Duration: 50 minutes
Hazard level: Minimal
Cost: LEOTC fee