Introduction to the park/visitor centre
Introduction
Students explore the history of the region, from glaciers and first vegetation to famous climbers and hoteliers.They consider today's park and the purpose of national parks and world heritage sites in general. They can use photographs, our 3D-landscape model and preserved exhibits of wildlife to make social and cultural connections to the park.
Level
Year groups: 1-10
Curriculum levels: 1-5
Learning areas
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Learning Area* |
Discipline |
Strand |
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English |
Listening |
Processes/Strategies – identify and form ideas |
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Maths |
Number, Algebra |
Calculating and Estimating |
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Science |
Living World |
Ecology, Evolution |
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Planet Earth and Beyond |
Interacting systems |
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Physical World |
Physical inquiry and concepts – movement, |
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Social Studies |
Understand how people interact with environments |
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Migrant significance, access and use of resources |
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Different uses of place, records and people of the past |
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Understand how conflicts can arise and be addressed |
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Technology |
Structures and mechanisms |
Nature and characteristics of technology |
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*If you have another learning area you wish to explore, we can adapt.
Learning objectives
Students will:
- understand that they have a role to play in the development of our national parks
- recognise Aoraki/Mount Cook's natural landscape, flora and fauna as special can make social and cultural connections to historic people and events.
Key competencies
Thinking, participating and contributing
Details
Location: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre
Duration: 2 hours (1 hour presentation and 1 hour independent learning activity)
Hazard level: Minimal
Cost: LEOTC fee