Governors Bush Walk field trip
Introduction
Students learn about the native flora and fauna of this bush walk area.As the walk progresses through the forest layers, students can identify native plants and the adaptations that take advantage of specific local conditions. Discussions will link to the history of Gondwanaland, the impacts of fire and the significance of the beech forest ecosystem.
Level
Year groups: 1-13
Curriculum levels: 1-8
Learning areas
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Learning Area* |
Discipline |
Strand/AO |
|---|---|---|
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The Arts |
Visual Arts |
Developing practical knowledge |
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Geography |
Understanding the impact of people on the natural environment Managing resources, sustainability A.S. 2.1 |
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History |
Historic consequences of people and industry |
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|
Learning Languages |
Language Knowledge |
Compare languages |
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Health and PE |
Movement concepts and motor skills |
Positive Attitude, willingness to accept challenges B2 |
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Science |
Living World |
Life processes, Ecology, Evolution (multiple AO) |
|
Planet Earth and Beyond |
Interacting Systems (multiple AO) |
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If you have another learning area you wish to explore, we can adapt.
Learning objectives
Students will:
- understand the significance of silver beech/tawhai forest and Governors Bush as a remnant stand of this native forest type
- interpret vegetation in terms of stratification, gap succession and species diversity
- are engaged with, and begin to value the attributes of native vegetation.
Key competencies
Managing self and relating to others
Details
Location: Public shelter, Bowen Drive, Aorak/Mount Cook Village
Duration: 1 hour
Hazard level: High – steep steps, loose gravel, possible falling branches
Cost: LEOTC fee