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