Birds in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Introduction

Students identify the different characteristics of some of the fascinating birds found in the park.

Birds include kea, New Zealand falcon/kārearea, rock wren/pīwauwau, rifleman/tītitiponamu, paradise shelduck/pūtangitangi and more.

They study models and slides as they explore the different habitats, foods an neccessities for survival in a threatened environment. 

Level

Year groups: 1-10
Curriculum levels: 1-6

Learning areas

Learning Area

Discipline

Strand

English

Speaking, Writing

Purposes and audiences, ideas

The Arts

Visual Arts

Listening, communicating & interpreting

Science

Nature of Science

Investigating in Science

Living World

Ecology, Evolution

Social Studies

Understand how people interact with environments

*If you have another learning area you wish to explore, we can adapt. 

Learning objectives

Students will:

  • recognise the value of our native birds
  • recognise the characteristics of different species
  • understand that birs have different habitats, foods and needs.

Key competencies

Thinking, using language, symbols and texts

Details

Location: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre
Duration: 50 minutes
Hazard level: Minimal
Cost: LEOTC fee