We demonstrate monitoring and trapping methods in the field and illustrate predator damage to New Zealand native flora and fauna.
Level
Year groups: 1-13
Curriculum levels: 1-8
Learning areas
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Learning Area* |
Discipline |
Strand/AO |
|---|---|---|
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Biology |
A.S. 1.2, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.4 |
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Education for Sustainability |
A.S. 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
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Geography |
Understand how people interact with the environment Understand how cultural perceptions of environment have changed over time A.S. 1.4, 1.5, 1.8, 2.1, 2.5 |
|
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Science |
Living World |
Ecology – explain how living things respond to changes Evolution – appreciate living things in NZ are quite different to other parts of the world A.S. 1.10, |
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Nature of Science |
Participating – explore aspects of an issues and decide about possible actions |
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Technology |
Technological Practice |
BD – justify the nature of an intended outcome BD – Describe the key attributes A.S. 1.1, 1.2, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6 |
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Technological Knowledge |
CT – Draw knowledge from a wide range of disciplines A.S. 1.8, 1.9 |
*If you have another learning area you wish to explore, we can adapt.
Learning objectives
Students will:
- appreciate the gravity and concept of predator damage to native wildlife
- experience hands-on wildlife monitoring and trapping processes
- be introduced to functions and designs of modern trapping solutions.
Key competencies
Thinking, managing self and contributing
Details
Location: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre and local area
Duration: 1-2 hours
Hazard level: Minimal (commonsense around traps essential)
Cost: LEOTC fee