Governors Bush Walk field trip

Introduction

Students learn about the native flora and fauna of this bush walk area.

As the walk progresses through the forest layers, students can identify native plants and the adaptations that take advantage of specific local conditions. Discussions will link to the history of Gondwanaland, the impacts of fire and the significance of the beech forest ecosystem.

Level

Year groups: 1-13
Curriculum levels: 1-8

Learning areas

Learning Area*

Discipline

Strand/AO

The Arts

Visual Arts

Developing practical knowledge

Geography

Understanding the impact of people on the natural environment

Managing resources, sustainability A.S. 2.1

History

Historic consequences of people and industry

Learning Languages

Language Knowledge

Compare languages

Health and PE

Movement concepts and motor skills

Positive Attitude, willingness to accept challenges B2

Science

Living World

Life processes, Ecology, Evolution (multiple AO)

Planet Earth and Beyond

Interacting Systems (multiple AO)

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

      Learning objectives

      Students will:

      • understand the significance of silver beech/tawhai forest and Governors Bush as a remnant stand of this native forest type
      • interpret vegetation in terms of stratification, gap succession and species diversity
      • are engaged with, and begin to value the attributes of native vegetation.

        Key competencies

        Managing self and relating to others

        Details

        Location: Public shelter, Bowen Drive, Aorak/Mount Cook Village
        Duration: 1 hour
        Hazard level: High – steep steps, loose gravel, possible falling branches
        Cost: LEOTC fee