Introduction to the park/visitor centre

Introduction

Students explore the history of the region, from glaciers and first vegetation to famous climbers and hoteliers.

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

Learning Area*

Discipline

Strand

English

Listening

Processes/Strategies – identify and form ideas

Maths

Number, Algebra

Calculating and Estimating

Science

Living World

Ecology, Evolution

Planet Earth and Beyond

Interacting systems

Physical World

Physical inquiry and concepts – movement,

Social Studies

Understand how people interact with environments

Migrant significance, access and use of resources

Different uses of place, records and people of the past

Understand how conflicts can arise and be addressed

Technology

Structures and mechanisms

Nature and characteristics of technology

*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