Red Tarns Track field trip

Introduction

This well-marked track takes the bridge across Black Birch Stream and climbs steeply to Red Tarns, offering a spectacular panorama of the valley and across to Aoraki/Mount Cook.

It is an ideal location to study a range of senior sciences and a great opportunity for all levels and ages to experience a physical challenge.

Level

Year groups: 6-13
Curriculum levels: 4-8

Learning areas

Learning Area*

Discipline

Strand/AO

Biology

Consuming resources, cellular life A.S. 1.5, 2.4

Chemistry

Use of chemistry in technology A.S 1.2

Geography

Understanding the impact of people on the natural environment

Glacial landscapes and processes A.S. 2.1

Health and PE

A.S. 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.6, 3.1

A2 Safety management

B2 Positive attitude, willingness to accept challenges

C3 Interpersonal Skills

D4 Process of wellbeing, environmental care

Physics

Application of physics A.S. 1.2

Science

Living World

Humans and micro-organisms A.S. 1.1

Planet Earth and Beyond

Interacting Systems – water cycle (multiple AO)

Social Studies

 Understand systems of government (local body)

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

      Learning objectives

      Students will:

      • have the opportunity to accept the physical challenge of the track and environment
      • use the features available to reinforce prior learning identify patterns of spatial variation/zonation in vegetation with altitude
      • make links between physical environment and human activity
      • recognise some glacial features
      • experience moving through the natural environment of the national park.

        Key competencies

        Managing self and relating to others

        Details

        Location: Track starts at public shelter, Bowen Drive, Aoraki/Mount Cook Village
        Duration: 2-3 hours
        Hazard level: High – steep slopes, loose gravel, can be very cold
        Cost: LEOTC fee