Climate, weather and water in the mountains
Introduction
Students study our localised weather, the basics of meterological maps and how water has been harnessed.They learn about:
- our localised weather using natural indicators such as cloud type and study the wider context of weather predicting and its value to safety in the mountains
- the basics of meteorological maps and terms and spend time identifying and interpreting the weather features of the day
- how water has been harnessed in the Mackenzie basin and the social, economic and physical impacts this has had.
Level
Year groups: 1-13
Curriculum levels: 1-8
Learning areas
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Learning Area* |
Discipline |
Strand |
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Economics |
Understand how government policies interact with contemporary issues |
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Education for sustainability |
A.S. 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
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History |
Understand the significance of past events |
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Geography |
Understand how people’s interactions with environment change over time Understand how spatial patterns are created A.S. 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.6 |
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Science |
Nature of Science |
Investigating in Science, Participating |
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Planet Earth and Beyond |
Interacting systems (multiple AO) |
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Social Studies |
Understand how people interact with environments |
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Understand how the management of resources impacts on sustainability A.S. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3 |
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Understand how conflicts can arise and be addressed |
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*If you have another learning area you wish to explore, we can adapt.
Learning objectives
Students will:
- understand and interpret key meteorological data
- identify cloud types and the effects of the Southern Alps on weather
- explain the water cycle in terms of regional examples
- understand how the actions of people can change landscapes to harness the power of water
- recognise the different perspectives associated with resource management.
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: 1-2 hours
Hazard level: Minimal
Cost: LEOTC fee