The workshop starts with a brief history of the classification of living organisms, including plants and an introduction to Latin nomenclature. The main activity is the plant identification quiz, where students identify up to 20 real plant samples.
A guidebook is available to assist with identification and students often work in pairs. DOC educators will review samples and provide information on special features of some plants.
Level
Year groups: 1-11
Curriculum levels: 1-6
Learning areas
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Learning Area* |
Discipline |
Strand/AO |
|---|---|---|
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Biology |
A.S. 1.1, 1.4, 1.5 |
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Education for Sustainability |
A.S. 2.2, 2.5, 3.2 |
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Science |
Living World |
Recognise life processes common to all living things How living things are suited to their habitat Group plants into science based classifications A.S. 1.10, 1.11 |
|
Nature of Science |
Communicating in science – use a range of conventions and vocabulary |
|
|
Social Studies |
Understand how people impact environmental sustainability Understand the consequences of people moving between places |
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*If you have another learning area you wish to explore, we can adapt.
Learning objectives
Students will:
- practise recognition of plant species
- understand the concept of classification through names and families
- appreciate special attributes of native plant species.
Key competencies
Participating and contributing, relating to others
Details
Location: Public shelter, Bowen Drive, Aoraki/Mount Cook Village
Duration: 1 hour
Hazard level: Minimal
Cost: LEOTC fee