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
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Learning Area* |
Discipline |
Strand/AO |
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Biology |
Consuming resources, cellular life A.S. 1.5, 2.4 |
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Chemistry |
Use of chemistry in technology A.S 1.2 |
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Geography |
Understanding the impact of people on the natural environment Glacial landscapes and processes A.S. 2.1 |
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Health and PE |
A.S. 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.6, 3.1 |
A2 Safety management |
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B2 Positive attitude, willingness to accept challenges |
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C3 Interpersonal Skills |
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D4 Process of wellbeing, environmental care |
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Physics |
Application of physics A.S. 1.2 |
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Science |
Living World |
Humans and micro-organisms A.S. 1.1 |
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Planet Earth and Beyond |
Interacting Systems – water cycle (multiple AO) |
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Social Studies |
Understand systems of government (local body) |
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*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