Braided rivers/Project River Recovery
Introduction
Students study the ecosystem of the braided river.They look at:
- the geological processes involved in creating and maintaining braided rivers and wetlands
- the biodiversity, plant succession and food webs in the ecosystems
- research methods used to investigate the ecosystems, and
- how farming, recreation and other human activities influence them.
Level
Year groups: 7-13
Curriculum levels: 3-8
Learning areas
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Learning Area* |
Discipline |
Strand |
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Biology |
A.S. 1.1, 1.2, 1.5 |
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Education for Sustainability |
A.S. 2.2, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
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Geography |
Understanding that environments have particular characteristics Understand how processes shape environments and change over time A.S. 1.3, 1.6, 2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 3.6 |
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Science |
Nature of Science |
Investigating in Science (multiple AO) |
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Living World |
Ecology, Evolution (multiple AO) |
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Planet Earth and Beyond |
Interacting systems A.S. 1.13 |
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Social Studies |
Understand how people interact with environments A.S. 2.5 |
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Understand how the management of resources impacts on sustainability |
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*If you have another learning area you wish to explore, we can adapt.
Learning objectives
Students will:
- understand braided river geology, ecosystems and value
- recognise the human impacts on biodiversity in the Mackenzie basin braided rivers including the Tasman Delta
- know the methods used for river protection and recovery, and DOC’s role in this.
Key competencies
Thinking, participating and contributing
Details
Location: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre or building adjacent to Twizel DOC office (location depending on your programme)
Duration: 1 hour (can vary depending on focus)
Hazard level: Minimal (high if going into braided river system for water testing)
Cost: LEOTC fee